Re: What kind of tortoise?

Posted by Katrina on March 30, 2002 at 12:33:13:

In Reply to: Re: What kind of tortoise? posted by Christine on March 30, 2002 at 06:08:25:

Christine,

Red-eared slider females can grow up to 12 inches. I've personally handled two that were 10 inches. One was given to us that was 4-5 years old and 8 inches and laying eggs - it had a good set-up while growing. Another person has one that is 4.5 inches and two years old, without benefit of UVB (but anotherwise good set-up).

Not a good turtle for a beginner. Females do best in ponds.

Katrina

: : I saw a baby tortoise at a pet store the other day. There was no name on the tank. I was wondering if you could tell me what it was. Its skin had a neon greenish color to it. It was so cute. And how big does it get?

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: Sounds like a baby red-eared slider. They can get to up to about 7 inches long...but it takes years for them to grow, especially if you have one confined to a small tank.

: -Christine

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: Christine, : Red-eared slider females can grow up to 12 inches. I've personally handled two that were 10 inches. One was given to us that was 4-5 years old and 8 inches and laying eggs - it had a good set-up while growing. Another person has one that is 4.5 inches and two years old, without benefit of UVB (but anotherwise good set-up). : Not a good turtle for a beginner. Females do best in ponds. : : Katrina : : : I saw a baby tortoise at a pet store the other day. There was no name on the tank. I was wondering if you could tell me what it was. Its skin had a neon greenish color to it. It was so cute. And how big does it get? : : : : Sounds like a baby red-eared slider. They can get to up to about 7 inches long...but it takes years for them to grow, especially if you have one confined to a small tank. : : -Christine

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