Toku is doing good. He is almost 4 inches now. The front claws haven't grown much but I still call him a he because of the tail. Its kinda weird I figured the front claws would be longer by now
Thanks Steve. Yeah its wierd, I wonder if there is males with shorter claws than usual? He is still very active, the only time he sits around is during basking.
I think there are a few females with larger claws, so anything is possible. My male RES lost a few nails a few years ago, but they seem to be growing to normal size.
Huh I did not know that. I guess I will just have wait and see. The opening on his tail is pass the end of the shell so I'm absolutely sure he is a he. I didn't know males had longer noses than females. Just goes to show you learn something new everyday, even after ten yrs experience with sliders! Thanks Steve
I had another question, I have noticed toku is sticking his front legs out in front of him and vibrating them to his reflection is this just a mating ritual or is it also something else and is this only a trait of males or are females known to do it ( none of my previous turtles did this and I had females, never a male)?