Re: growth of my tort....normal?

Posted by Heather on June 08, 2000 at 03:47:12:

In Reply to: growth of my tort....normal? posted by kristin on June 06, 2000 at 20:36:21:

Hi Kristin,
"Normal" growth varies greatly depending on housing, diet, etc. It is almost impossible to age a tortoise based on size because of the variables. Many people would like to see a growth chart of sorts, but so far, no luck.
Is his shell growth smooth? What are you feeding him?
This sounds like a lot of growth in a short time to me, but many people report growth spurts and smooth shells - normal is relative in the tortoise world.
Just be sure he is getting a high fiber, low protein diet and that you are supplementing with calcium.
Also, be sure to measure consistently.
Consider weighing him as weight is a helpful measure of growth.
Heather

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: Hi Kristin, : "Normal" growth varies greatly depending on housing, diet, etc. It is almost impossible to age a tortoise based on size because of the variables. Many people would like to see a growth chart of sorts, but so far, no luck. : Is his shell growth smooth? What are you feeding him? : This sounds like a lot of growth in a short time to me, but many people report growth spurts and smooth shells - normal is relative in the tortoise world. : Just be sure he is getting a high fiber, low protein diet and that you are supplementing with calcium. : Also, be sure to measure consistently. : Consider weighing him as weight is a helpful measure of growth. : Heather

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