Grass turtle
There are different methods for distinguishing male and female between water turtles and land turtles. Relatively speaking, water turtles have more methods. However, because water turtles are often not large in size, general age should be used to determine the age. Judgment method.
Method 1: Look at the tail
The tail is slender and the anus is separated from the The one with the farthest tail root is a male, and the cloaca is closer to the posterior edge of the plastron. The two anal shields of the plastron have shallow notches and a larger notch angle.
The difference is that the tail is thick and short and the anus is close to the tail root. The cloaca is farther from the posterior edge of the plastron. The two anal shields of the plastron produce The notch is deeper and the notch angle is smaller.
Method 2: Look at the plastron
The plastron is concave inward The one that goes in is a male
The one that is different is a female
You might as well turn the turtle over and use Touch the arc with your fingers
Method 3: Look at the plastron pattern
The markings on the abdomen of male turtles are sparse
while those of female turtles are concentrated.
Method 4: Look at the carapace
Female turtle: Carapace Shorter and wider
Male turtle: carapace is longer and narrow
Method 5: Look at the genitals
If it is really difficult to determine whether it is male or female, there is generally an extreme way to do it. Gently squeeze the tail with your hands to see if any genitals are exposed (a little cruel, not recommended)
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