difference in shell shape

Mrs Frog · 24-12-2008, 03:53 PM

on the top part of the shell in a hermann tortoise,where it covers the tail area,is that bit different in males and females?it is a bit diddicult to describe but i hope you know what i mean

Kirkie · 26-12-2008, 09:26 PM

Do you mean the Supracaudal scute (over the tail) Jackie?

It can be a bit more bulbous and curve over the tail in male Hermanns, but I don't really see it until other things like the larger, thicker tail become apparent so I wouldn't take it as a definite indication, more a secondary one.

Mrs Frog · 26-12-2008, 09:34 PM

yes thats it

24-12-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	difference in shell shape on the top part of the shell in a hermann tortoise,where it covers the tail area,is that bit different in males and females?it is a bit diddicult to describe but i hope you know what i mean

26-12-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Do you mean the Supracaudal scute (over the tail) Jackie? It can be a bit more bulbous and curve over the tail in male Hermanns, but I don't really see it until other things like the larger, thicker tail become apparent so I wouldn't take it as a definite indication, more a secondary one. Last edited by linda; 26-12-2008 at 09:43 PM.

26-12-2008, 09:34 PM	#3
Mrs Frog Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 4,419	yes thats it

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