[For Sale] 13 Inch FEMALE LEOPARD TORTOISE - Egg Layer Size

The tail is why I said that it is a she. Your right about tail size on males, they are quite large because this is where the male organ develops. There is a small chance that this 9" tortoise's male organs have not yet been developed, especially since he was malnutritioned at a younger age. He could have grown so fast while still being to young to develop his penis. 2 of my "probable" females had female tails at 7.8" and 8.2" and both over the course of a couple months developed their penis.

Either way it doesnt matter. Tortoise breeders understand that when buying a non proven female there is always a good chance of being/becoming male or being infertile. Hence the large difference in price between proven and nonproven.

you wont have too much of a problem selling he/she but it is a lot harder selling tortoises that were previously malnutritioned, especially sunk in shells. Not for fear of health problems but rather her so called uglyness.

I have been considering purchasing this tortoise since I do plan on attending the breeder's expo. I have some other tortoises I am working on right now though. I will get back to you eventually.

Grateful for everyones help and point of view. Travis, this animal is 13.5 inches, not 9 inches :-) Either way, he/she seems to be a mystery.

I sent off a few pictures detailing this animals flat plastron, V shaped anal scutes and short stubby tail to a very well known and internationally respected Leopard tortoise expert and author for his analysis. He agrees that this is a confusing case. He said he can not be 100% either way, but based solely on the anal scutes that is a male. That being said, he agrees the tail and plastron features look female. As a result, I am now offering this 13.5 INCH LEOPARD TORTOISE OF UNKNOWN GENDER for $900 to the 1st person that wants her which I think is more then fair.

Jason

oops, your engineering scale/ruler through me off. I was thinking she was around 25 cm from pic but wrong type of ruler! hmm 13"....should def have a penis by now!

I totally agree, Travis.

Bump! :-)

Still Available $900

Bump! $900

Still have this, heavy, large probable female Adult Leopard Tortoise avalable for $900. She eats grass like a Sulcata

I had this tortoise sold but the bonehead never sent me the money so it is available again to add to your breeding project.