Male or female marginated tortoise?

MillieMoo1994

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Oxford, UK
Hi,
Someone has given me their 6 year old marginated tortoise. It was sold to them as male, but various vets have disagreed. I wonder if you could help me out? Is it a he or a she? Is it too early to tell?
(He/she hates being upside down, so the tail photo ended up being a bit blurry because I had to take it from underneath - I hope it’s good enough).
 

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MargieSimpson

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Hi,
Someone has given me their 6 year old marginated tortoise. It was sold to them as male, but various vets have disagreed. I wonder if you could help me out? Is it a he or a she? Is it too early to tell?
(He/she hates being upside down, so the tail photo ended up being a bit blurry because I had to take it from underneath - I hope it’s good enough).
this is our female. we are looking to purchase an adult male for her.
 

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Amy.m

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Letchworth Garden City
Hi, I am desperately looking for a Female marginated tortoise as friend for my current male.
Please get in touch if you can help or want more info! :)
Thanks
Amy
 

zovick

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Hi,
Someone has given me their 6 year old marginated tortoise. It was sold to them as male, but various vets have disagreed. I wonder if you could help me out? Is it a he or a she? Is it too early to tell?
(He/she hates being upside down, so the tail photo ended up being a bit blurry because I had to take it from underneath - I hope it’s good enough).
It's a female. Tail is way too small and short for that of a male.
 

zovick

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Hi, I am desperately looking for a Female marginated tortoise as friend for my current male.
Please get in touch if you can help or want more info! :)
Thanks
Amy
Try getting in touch with the OP. Her tortoise looks like a female. She is in Oxford, UK. Not sure how far that is from you, but possibly you could work out a breeding arrangement with her and split the babies.
 
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