General Care Discussion :: Growth rates

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Post Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 7:38 pm   Growth rates

My turtles are less that a year old, but older than 3 months. I just checked the growth rates and over the last 3 months the shells have increased 1/2 inch. Is this too much, too little, or just about right?

Leah went from 2.75 inches to 3.25"

Mikey went from 2" to 2.5 inches.


Half way through this 3 month period, we reduced their food intake.
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Post Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:06 pm   Re: Growth rates

It sounds a little quick, but the easy way to tell is the growth seams around the scutes.
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