Re: Sulcatta growth rate

Posted by Lisa on December 08, 2000 at 20:49:31:

In Reply to: Re: Sulcatta growth rate posted by EJ on December 08, 2000 at 09:22:52:

: Lisa, they never really stop growing. They slow down as they get older. I have a 7 year old which is about 10 inches SCL and a 3 year old that is about 5 inches now. The little guy I've raised from hatchling and he gets fed daily all the food he can eat. Totally leafy greens and carrot. Don't try and control the growth rate one way or the other. Focus on providing a balanced diet and environment through variety. (at least that's what I think)

Thanks for the info. I don't want to restrict their growth, I just want to know how big, how fast. Your reply helped.
: Ed
: : I've just purchased a 3 month old sulcatta that is about 3" long. Can anyone advise how fast he/she is going to grow? I'm prepared for him/her to become jumbo, but how fast does this happen? How much a year? Inches/pounds? What can I expect in 5 years? When are they fully mature (25" or so)? I've been reading a lot, but haven't found an answer. Thanks. All suggestions welcome!

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: : Lisa, they never really stop growing. They slow down as they get older. I have a 7 year old which is about 10 inches SCL and a 3 year old that is about 5 inches now. The little guy I've raised from hatchling and he gets fed daily all the food he can eat. Totally leafy greens and carrot. Don't try and control the growth rate one way or the other. Focus on providing a balanced diet and environment through variety. (at least that's what I think) : Thanks for the info. I don't want to restrict their growth, I just want to know how big, how fast. Your reply helped. : : Ed : : : I've just purchased a 3 month old sulcatta that is about 3" long. Can anyone advise how fast he/she is going to grow? I'm prepared for him/her to become jumbo, but how fast does this happen? How much a year? Inches/pounds? What can I expect in 5 years? When are they fully mature (25" or so)? I've been reading a lot, but haven't found an answer. Thanks. All suggestions welcome!

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