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Re: Russian tort growth/age


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Posted by Morgan on May 16, 2000 at 09:26:46:

In Reply to: Russian tort growth/age posted by Ann on May 15, 2000 at 20:08:50:

Age is very hard to define in torts, as you mention. Russians do grow fast, but your pet store probably doesn't know, since most Russians are imported. 4 inches is still a pup though, unless it has been severely stunted.

: Hi everyone,
: I recently purchased a Russian tort. I have had two red-ear sliders for three years and it is easy to tell that they are almost four years old by their scutes. However, when I purchased my Russian, the pet-shop owner said that he was under a year.(?) He is about 4 inches long... I didn't think they grew that fast. His scutes also don't show that he is that young. What is the easiest way to tell how old he is? I don't mind having an older tort (he's so sweet), but I want to know if I was misinformed!
: Thanks, Maryann




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