Mr. T is a boy or girl?

[Kim444]

So I posted a pic of mr.T and at first it was said he is in fact a male, but then some started posting that they think he is a female. So I am reposting the pic of his/her tail, he/she is a 3 yr old greek. What do you think?

 

[StarSapphire22]

Looks too young to tell to me. Though at this point I'd say female if I had to pick...but all young torts look female.

 

[yillt]

Hello. How long is he and how much does he weigh.

 

[Kim444]

Hello. How long is he and how much does he weigh.

hmmm good question, I'll measure and weigh him tonight.

 

[Kim444]

the previous owner said they put a fake ceramic turtle in his enclosure once and Mr. T went to town and his winky showed(their words not mine) so they are absolutely positive he is male. But some here have said female so I am curious if the previous owners are wrong.

 

[Kim444]

Some more pics

 

[Kim444]

he's 550 grams and 5-1/4 inches

 

[Jlant85]

A better plastron shot can help determine this. but just like everyone else said, looks to be too young to sex.

 

[Flipper]

A better plastron shot can help determine this. but just like everyone else said, looks to be too young to sex.

So, you're not just looking at the tail and cloaca but the shape of the plastron too?

 

[Jlant85]

So, you're not just looking at the tail and cloaca but the shape of the plastron too?

yes. Males tend to be more concave than females.

 

[Flipper]

Ok thanks and I'm thinking this is for all species.

 

[Jlant85]

Ok thanks and I'm thinking this is for all species.

Mostly yes... some shows it more than others =)

 

[Flipper]

Thanks! Appreciate it

 

[Jlant85]

But like i said, he/she can still be wayy to young to sex... this probably wont show until they reach young adulthood.

 

[Jlant85]

Thanks! Appreciate it

^_^ its always a pleasure to help out =)

 

[Kim444]

Plastron