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Old 20-12-2008, 09:47 PM
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I would like as much info on these as poss, plus how to sex.
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Florida snappers Chelydra serpentina osceola are a subspecies of the common snapper and are very similar - so everything that applies to this species applies re. sexing, size, care etc. One difference is temperature requirements - obviously these like it a lot warmer than common snappers.

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Florida snappers Chelydra serpentina osceola are a subspecies of the common snapper and are very similar - so everything that applies to this species applies re. sexing, size, care etc. One difference is temperature requirements - obviously these like it a lot warmer than common snappers.

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could'nt find anything on sexing, do you know the temp ranges? thanks Mandy
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How big is the Turtle in question?
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Old 21-12-2008, 03:24 PM
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How big is the Turtle in question?
Its shell lenghth is roughly 8" haven't measured as yet will try and get that tonight, and have a better look at tail.
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Its shell lenghth is roughly 8" haven't measured as yet will try and get that tonight, and have a better look at tail.
At that size, it should certainly be sexable. If you look at the base of the tail, the cloaca position should give a clear indication. The male should also demonstrate a penile swelling.
If you have pic's of the animal, taken ideally to show the tail area - Plastron shot!
Should be able to sex it for you?
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Geomyda has much more experience than me with snappers, so I'm sure he can sex it for you. In terms of temperatures, I would suggest temps in the mid to high 70's F ought to be appropriate.

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ok got some pics and measurements of her? today her shell is 7" long 8" wideI'm think its a girl, is it a florida snapper?
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Old 21-12-2008, 10:25 PM
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Nice looking animal and yes I too think it could be a girl. At that size, the Male usually demonstrates his credentials very easily.
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she is one big strong girly, do you think that she is defo florida?
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