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by Nztortoiselover
09 Dec 2020, 07:24
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Help sexing young Hermann
Replies: 11
Views: 12823

Re: Help sexing young Hermann

Thanks Nina - I’m really unsure myself but I have decided to go ahead and buy this little one so I’ll be able to add more CB photos after the weekend when I collect him/her. You are right in thinking I’m in New Zealand. Tortoises are pretty hard to come by here (and expensive!) so I feel very lucky ...
by Nztortoiselover
08 Dec 2020, 19:02
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Help sexing young Hermann
Replies: 11
Views: 12823

Re: Help sexing young Hermann

Oh and I forgot to mention that it was apparently incubated at 35 degrees, which is substantially warmer than the temperature I use to produce a 30:70 mix of males and females.
by Nztortoiselover
08 Dec 2020, 18:59
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Help sexing young Hermann
Replies: 11
Views: 12823

Re: Help sexing young Hermann

Thanks for your quick reply..... yes I’m really in two minds and agree it is right on the borderline to sex. I was hoping the sharper v may indicate a female. I do have a few girls who carry their tails to the side. This is one I am considering buying to add a new bloodline to my breeding pool. I gu...
by Nztortoiselover
08 Dec 2020, 09:07
Forum: Mediterranean Species
Topic: Help sexing young Hermann
Replies: 11
Views: 12823

Help sexing young Hermann

Hi there

I’d really appreciate some expert advice please. This is a 4 year old Hermann - male or female?

Thanks in advance!