I Need Help Sexing My Russian Tortoise

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alben909

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Hello TFO, I need helpsexing my russain tortoise. I am 59 percent sure he is a guy but Shelldon might turn into Shellby :D. Here are some pics of him/her.

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Please Help Me Please!!!!!!!!!
 

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RE: I Need Help Sexing My Russain Tortoise

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!
 

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RE: I Need Help Sexing My Russain Tortoise

I concur, male
 

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RE: I Need Help Sexing My Russain Tortoise

large male... he will like to be solitary or have a very large area with 2-3 girls.. and maybe only temp.
 

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Laura said:
he will like to be solitary or have a very large area with 2-3 girls.. and maybe only temp.
Who would not want that?
 

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alben909 said:
Hello TFO, I need helpsexing my russain tortoise. I am 59 percent sure he is a guy but Shelldon might turn into Shellby :D. Here are some pics of him/her.

Please Help Me Please!!!!!!!!!

100% male
 

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JoesMum said:
Since when has colour determined gender?!

I have noticed a color difference in Russians but I would never determine sex that way. Tail length is the easiest way to tell with Russians.
 

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Arizona Sulcata said:
I have noticed a color difference in Russians but I would never determine sex that way. Tail length is the easiest way to tell with Russians.

Tail length is my primary indicator too :)
 
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