When the alligator snapping turtle is relatively small, it is difficult to distinguish between their male and female, at least in their weight above 1 kg to distinguish. Specifically, it can be distinguished from the following aspects:
1. Look at the tail: The tail size difference between male and female turtles is relatively large. The tail of a male turtle is longer and thicker. The female turtle's tail, on the contrary, is thick and short.
2. Look at the cloaca: You can tell them by the location of their cloaca. If it is a male turtle, their cloaca is far away from the plastron; The cloaca of female turtles is closer to their plastron.
3. Look at the plastron: You can also directly observe their plastron to see if there is any concave part on it. If there is a male turtle, if not, it is a female turtle.
4. Look at the reproductive organs: You can also judge by their reproductive organs. Male turtles sometimes expose their penises, which can be used to judge male and female turtles.
The male and female alligator turtles can be raised together. From the personality point of view, crocodile turtles are more timid, not easy to conflict with other turtles, generally will not fight, when eating will also stay in place, basically will not appear to grab food. Male and female turtles can be allowed to live together from an early age so that they can try to breed when they mature. However, if mixed culture, space is a factor that needs attention. The size of the snapping turtle is relatively large, so if you are mixed, you must choose a larger container.
