Razor turtle
The weird triangle of the razor turtle is really unforgettable. , perhaps because of this unique shape, everyone also likes to call the razor a dry roof turtle. The razor is a relatively rare species in the egg turtle family. Do you know how the razor distinguishes male from female?
Because the reproductive organs of razor turtles are wrapped in the body and their appearance is ordinary, it is difficult to distinguish their gender without certain skills. But as long as you understand the mating posture of the razor turtle, you can tell them apart.
Razor turtles adopt a male-on-female posture when mating. In order to avoid sliding off the female turtle's shell during mating, the male turtle's plastron is slightly longer. If it is concave, it can catch the protruding back shell of the female turtle; however, the female turtle does not need this structure, so the plastron is flat. Just turn the black turtle over and touch the width of the plastron with your fingers, and you can quickly identify the male and female. In addition, it seems that the markings on the abdomen of male turtles are sparse, while the markings on the abdomen of female turtles are concentrated.
Female turtle: The carapace is shorter and wider, the plastron is flat in the center with no depression, the tail is thin and short, the tail base is thin, and the cloaca is far behind the plastron. The margins are close, and the notches produced by the two anal shields of the plastron are shallow and the angle of the notches is large.
Male turtle: The carapace is long and narrow, the center of the plastron is slightly indented, the tail is thick and long, the base of the tail is thick, and the cloaca is behind the plastron. The edges are far apart, and the two anal shields of the plastron have deep notches and a small notch angle.
If you want to keep a pair of razors, it is best to check the gender when buying. One male and one female is an excellent match. If you play with one, it doesn't matter if it's male or female, because there is no distinction in raising them.
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