What am I???

[Slow and steady]

Hi All,
I'm considering buying this adorable little PP. I was wondering if any of you PP people out there might lend your opinion as to the gender of this one. I know, it's young, but I'm hoping it's one of those that has some glaring obvious detail. I have my opinion, but I don't want to sway anyone in one way or another. Thanks, and I'm looking forward to your answers and rationale.

 

[cmacusa3]

Merely a guess but that tail is already getting big. Get it, and you can tell me in a couple of years.

 

[Yvonne G]

Big tail, anal scutes pointing outward - male! But, of course, you know this is only a guess. You won't really be able to tell until it starts going through the dreaded teen age years.

 

[Slow and steady]

While I'm at it, how about this one?

 

[wellington]

My guess is both males.

 

[diamondbp]

I'm sorry but although gorgeous it's far far to early to tell. Having raised up several PP leopards from hatchlings I can assure you it's impossible to determine the sex until they reach at least 6-8".

If it was possible to know that young I would be cherry picking like crazy lol.

I was wrong on my early guesses for virtually every PP I raised up. I have two just this year that I was almost certain were female turn male on me VERY VERY quickly . Tail size can triple in a matter of 6 months.

But that's part of the fun of raising them up. You never quite know what you will end up with.

 

[Slow and steady]

Merely a guess but that tail is already getting big. Get it, and you can tell me in a couple of years.

Looks like I'll be able to do that, Craig. My decision was made easier by the fact that one of the torts was sold while I was contemplating. All good though, as I ended up with the one I was leaning toward in the first place. All things happen for a reason. Should be arriving next week, weather permitting. Have another look at this little tortoise can. The chubby legs kill me!

 

[cmacusa3]

Fantastic! I like this one a lot too, I like the front scute it has. Congrats!!

 

[Gillian M]

Looks like I'll be able to do that, Craig. My decision was made easier by the fact that one of the torts was sold while I was contemplating. All good though, as I ended up with the one I was leaning toward in the first place. All things happen for a reason. Should be arriving next week, weather permitting. Have another look at this little tortoise can. The chubby legs kill me!

Love it!