Shedding / Gender

[rebakahrose]

My Red Eared Slider turtle has some scutes coming off. Should I be concerned? I don't know if it is normal or not, but I want the best health for my turtle.

Also, he/she is 4 and a half inches long. Is that big enough to tell gender?

Thanks!

 

[wellington]

Hello and Welcome . If we can see the feet of your turtle, we can tell you the sex. Also, they do shed. Does s/he have enough room to get out of the water and bask under a heat light? They spend a lot of their time out of the water.

 

[TortsNTurtles]

My Red Eared Slider turtle has some scutes coming off. Should I be concerned? I don't know if it is normal or not, but I want the best health for my turtle.

Also, he/she is 4 and a half inches long. Is that big enough to tell gender?

Thanks!

RES shed scutes unlike tortoises. If you look at my signature there is a forum for RES. It is a great place for information on RES turtles & basking area ideas etc. Your turtle is cute! I love my turtle Also post a picture of the underside and someone can help you with the sex.

 

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Just need a pic of that tail, 4.5 is more then big enough to sex it.

 

[rebakahrose]

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Sorry about bad quality- bad cell phone camera.

 

[Diamondbacks4Life]

Thats a female. Short claws and short tail.

 

[rebakahrose]

Thank you! I appreciate it.