Sexing Hermann’s tortoise: boy or girl

Mabelmidnight

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Hi everyone, I just wanted some insight on whether my tortoise is a boy or a girl. He/she is an eastern Hermann’s tortoise, about the age of 8 months. I personally think my tortoise is a girl because of its short tail, and
 

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Lyn W

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Far too soon to tell yet. S/he may have some characteristics of M or F at the moment but they can change . You'll have to be patient and wait a few more years .:)
 
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