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redearsliderturtle788 · Level 1 Joined: 29 Apr 2003 Posts: 11

how can u tell if your turtles r boys or gurls??where while they lay their turtles??

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FEMALES- have a long tail that is fat

Males- have a long tail that is skinny

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Hi,
I have 8 RES Females,1 RES Male, & 2 Male Pacific pond turtles. All my Females are at least twice the size of the males.
The Females have smaller tailes and nails, and there body cavaty is higher,more dome shaped, than flat. And Yes they inter mix
& layed eggs,we will soon see if they hatch. I have had many babies in the past, but have never mixed breeds before.
I hope this helps, Thanks Kitty

Willie · Level 3 Joined: 16 Sep 2002 Posts: 383 Location: Wisconsin

Males have...longer tails, vent is further down the tail then females, larger claws, bottom carpace is slightly rounded in a bit, smaller body.
Females have...shorter tails, vent is next to body, short not as sharp of claws, bottom carpace is flat, larger body.
Good luck!
Willie
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sbturtlegrlz6 · Level 4 Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Posts: 553

hey!you can tell the sex of your turtle by which turtle is bigger females have short nails and are larger!good luck=)
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