When the soft-shelled turtle is still relatively young, especially when it is just born, the distinguishing characteristics between male and female are not particularly obvious, and it is relatively difficult to distinguish between male and female at this time. When they are older, even sexually mature, it is easier to distinguish. Specifically, it can be distinguished from the following aspects:
1. Appearance: Male turtle and female turtle are quite different in appearance, and there are many aspects to distinguish them. You can see their carapace, male turtle carapace is relatively long oval, carapace is relatively thin; Female turtles, on the other hand, have relatively round, elliptical carapaces that are thicker. You can also see their tails, the male turtle's tail is relatively slender, while the female turtle's tail is short and thick. You can also see their hind limbs, the wider the distance is female, and vice versa is male.
2. Weight: If the age of the turtles is the same, they can be distinguished by their weight. Generally speaking, the male turtle will be heavier and the female turtle will be lighter. From the weight of the best distinction as a supplementary measure, the main or look at their appearance.
3. Performance during the breeding period: If the turtles have reached the age of sexual maturity and are just in the breeding period, then they can be distinguished from males and females by their performance. In the process of mating, the male turtle likes to climb on the back of the female turtle, and sometimes likes to bite the neck of the female turtle. The female turtle will be below the male turtle, which can be used to distinguish the male from the female.
The male and female turtles can be raised together. Generally speaking, there will be no conflict. And they may reproduce after the breeding season. If you are mixed, you need to pay attention to providing enough food.
