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Posted by EJ on July 30, 2000 at 02:16:30:

In Reply to: Re: sulcatta growth rate, how long will it take a sulcatta to... posted by Kathy on July 30, 2000 at 01:56:53:

Would you really call the 8 pounder after 2 years slow and steady by some folks standards. This is one of the points I am trying to get across. Rate is overrated (by some).

: : How long will it take for a 3.5" sulcatta to reach 10inches under proper conditions? What is the maximum growth rate without shell pyramiding occuring?

: There is really no telling how your tort will grow. Torts (especially the larger species) grow at such different rates...I have 2 sulcatas that are clutchmates. They're 2 years old now. They both live outside year round, eat the same diet (natural foods through grazing only--no store bought greens). When I got them they were basically the same size. Now, one is about 3-1/2lbs and the other is nearly 8lbs. Exact same conditions! Sorry for the non-answer, but slow and steady growth is the best. Just enjoy him while he's small; it won't be much longer!
: Kathy
: Arizona

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: Would you really call the 8 pounder after 2 years slow and steady by some folks standards. This is one of the points I am trying to get across. Rate is overrated (by some). : : : : How long will it take for a 3.5" sulcatta to reach 10inches under proper conditions? What is the maximum growth rate without shell pyramiding occuring? : : There is really no telling how your tort will grow. Torts (especially the larger species) grow at such different rates...I have 2 sulcatas that are clutchmates. They're 2 years old now. They both live outside year round, eat the same diet (natural foods through grazing only--no store bought greens). When I got them they were basically the same size. Now, one is about 3-1/2lbs and the other is nearly 8lbs. Exact same conditions! Sorry for the non-answer, but slow and steady growth is the best. Just enjoy him while he's small; it won't be much longer! : : Kathy : : Arizona

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