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Can I tell my turtle's gender from photos or do I need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Is it a male or female? I have put a picture of it and its nails.

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 4th, 2017

I am very sorry but we cannot tell sex of the turtle based off of these pictures. I would recommend taking him to a vet so he can be properly sexed. If he is a new addition to your family it is a good idea to make sure he is healthy too!

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