The difference between male and female grass turtles

Grass turtles are the most common species in our daily life, and some people gain economic benefits by raising grass turtles in a large area. So, what's the difference between male and female grass turtles?

I. the difference between male and female grass turtles

The female turtle's dorsal armour is short and wide, the ventral nail is flat and central without depression, the tail is thin and short, the tail base is thin, the cloacal foramen is close to the posterior edge of the ventral nail, and the two anal shields of the ventral nail form a shallow and large angle. On the other hand, the shape of the male turtle is narrower and longer than the female, and the female is more round. At the same time, the reproductive organs of grass turtles can also be observed. The male turtle's cloaca is far away from the body, while the female turtle's cloaca is closer to the body.

2. The method of correctly identifying the sex of grass turtles

1. It is not easy to distinguish between male and female grass turtles, which requires years of experience in raising grass turtles, and after many comparative observations, the differences between male and female grass turtles are summarized. Generally speaking, the female turtle's dorsal armour is short and wide, the ventral nail is flat and central without depression, the tail is thin and short, the tail base is thin, the cloacal foramen is close to the posterior edge of the ventral nail, the two anal shields of the ventral nail are shallower and the notch angle is larger.

2. The shape of the male turtle is narrower and longer than that of the mother, and the female is more round. At the same time, the reproductive organs of grass turtles can also be observed. To be exact, the male turtle's cloaca is far away from the body, while the female turtle's cloaca is closer to the body.

3. For the cultivation of grass turtles, it is very important to correctly identify the male and female of grass turtles, because it involves the breeding and breeding of grass turtles. For a small number of grass turtles, in order to meet their own interests, but do not care about the breeding and breeding of grass turtles, it is not very important to master the correct method to identify the male and female of grass turtles. But as a friend who loves grass turtle pet, knowing more about grass turtle breeding knowledge is also very helpful for grass turtle breeding.