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Sulcata too small for age?

pmac Nov 20, 2004 04:56 PM

Hi
A friend of mine just gave me a rather small sulcata about 4-5 years old and not very big. It's obvious it wasn't feed correctly, not pyramiding really, just seems small. My question is when I get it on the right diet, will the tortoise grow to natural size, or will the lack of correct diet in the past have an effect on it's future growth?
Thank you
Mike

Replies (3)

iananderson02 Nov 20, 2004 06:10 PM

pmac Nov 22, 2004 03:03 PM

The sulcata is 16.9 oz, so over a pound. Measures 5 1/2 inches long, and 4 inches wide.
Thank you
Mike

joijoi29 Nov 26, 2004 07:54 PM

Just for referrence...my guy just turned 5 years and is almost 20 lbs. I haven't seen alot of other sulcatas his age to compare though.

marilee

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