How old is my hosrsfield tortoise and what gender?

I have a horsfield tortoise it's shell is about 3 inches/7.6cm and it weighs about 100g/4oz. How old approx would it be??


Also is it a male or female here are some pictures. photo 1 photo 2 photo 3

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Jan 01, 2014
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by: beth leonard

Can I have help to identify my tortoises please?
Sep 14, 2009
 TORTOISE
by: Anonymous

I HAVE A HORSFIELD TORTOISE THE SAME LENGTH AND WEIGHT MINE IS 18 MONTHS OLD AS FOR GENDER TO SOON TO TELL
Sep 01, 2009
 Horsfield Tortoise Size and Gender
by: Shelly

What a cutie!

A horsfield tortoise will grow to about 4 to 8 inches long. Your looks to be smaller than that, so the most I can say is that it is nearing maturity, but is not there yet.

As for the sex, I think yours may be a male, but I'm not sure. There is a good description here. I also made a page about sexing tortoises in general. It also might help you.

Keep it slow and steady.

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