Curved Horn Baboon

gride225

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Does anyone know what determines how big their horn is I have a curved horn, but its horn is small, unlike the horns I see on T's across the WWW. Does the sex of the T have anything to do with it?
 

DrJ

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Well, size is a major factor. The larger and older the T gets, the larger the horn will grow. I would think gender plays a small role, as the male is smaller, so will be his horn. But, when you mention a curved horn, there are a couple of species that this could be in reference to, and there is still much debate on the Ceratogyrus genus to begin with. How big is your T right now?
 

gride225

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My T is about 4in. The Sp in question is C. Bechuanicus. Its horn is not big at all.
 

Moltar

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Some species in that genus don't have a horn at all, just a sort of plug in the middle of their carapace.

I have 2 1"+ C darlingi and their horn is visible now although very, very tiny.
 

gride225

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I was looking forward to its horn to grow larger. I guess I'll just have to buy another.
 

DrJ

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If you're wanting something with a large horn, look into getting a Ceratogyrus marshalli. However, if yours has a horn as small as you're saying, it may not even be a bechuanicus. If you could post a pic or two, we could try to narrow down the specie for you, as a bechuanicus should have a fairly good sized horn. I believe it takes second in size next to the marshalli. But, looking at coloration, patterning, etc. can let us know whether it is a true bechuanicus or not.
 
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