Hermann's tortoises are difficult to tell when they are hatchlings, until they are slightly larger. Under normal circumstances, they will be distinguished according to the angle of their tail and tail shield. Usually the tail of the female turtle is shorter and smaller, while the tail of the male turtle is longer and thicker; the opening and closing angle of the tail shield of the female turtle is smaller, and the tail of the male turtle is far beyond the position of the tail shield, so the opening and closing angle of the tail shield bigger. In adulthood, male turtles tend to be smaller than female turtles.

It is not recommended to keep male and female Hermann's tortoise together. They have a lively personality and a certain degree of aggression. It is not recommended to keep turtles of different genders together. During the breeding period, the male turtle will be more aggressive. It will not only attack the same kind in order to compete for a mate, but also sometimes chase and bite the legs and head of the female turtle, so you need to pay more attention to them at this stage. to avoid injury to the female turtle.