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Originally Posted by kimbm04r

Hi Vinny,

Is there an easy way to tell a male from a female Crystal? I know I have lost 2 of the ones I received from you and can only find 3 remaining. I am afraid they are all females. Is there an easy way to tell them apart? If not, I quess I will have to get some more from you once the weather gets warmer.

Thanks

Females are generally larger and have wider abdomens compared to the males. The females will have larger tail sections and the shells will grow down farther past the rear swimmers compared to males. The females have these tail developments to help hold their eggs when they are incubating.