Recent content by TerriTurtle

Hi all. I am in Wyoming and planned to relocate eventually. Due to some life changes that will not be happening in the immediate future, so I am considering rehoming my tortoise to a GOOD home in a more appropriate location. Please visit "Juju The Tortoise" on facebook to see how well grown and...

Very true, but it is fun to track their growth and development, and look for smooth growth to make sure you are doing things right. I have enjoyed tracking mine, and hope it is useful to others! I wish someone had done this before me for the comparison. Husbandry is extremely important in...

Thank you! I had looked for something similar when I got mine, and didn't find anything showing monthly growth, so I decided to set this up myself. I am glad you enjoyed it. Keep checking back, or if you like his page, you will get his monthly updates on your news feed!

You may want to check this out: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.591551840905059.1073741826.591550190905224&type=3 I measure and weigh mine every single month, and he is now 13 months old. This is his "growth album".

They do vary quite a lot. Mine is 13 months as well, and is 7", and weighs 1065 grams. I saw another on here that claimed his was over 10 pounds at 16 months...There probably isn't a "normal", but maybe an average?

I haven't been on here for several months, but wanted to post an update of my Sulcata. He is now 13 months old, weighs 2 lbs, 4.45 ounces and is 7" long. He is doing great, and has the sweetest personality!!

Milo looks fabulous!!! I wish Juju and I lived closer...

I agree with tffnytorts - that is NOT a safe position for your little guy.

Thanks, and Juju and I enjoy Milo updates and advice as well!! :D [hr] Thanks, everyone - I am feeling pretty lucky that he looks as good as he does...so far so good!

I think you're right! When my guy had his month of minimum growth, I had been running his humidifier, and found that it had cooled his enclosure. When I altered his set-up a bit, it got back to the proper (WARM) temps, and his growth took off. Good luck! :)

Yay! I'm sure he will be! Mine had one month where he barely gained an ounce, then another month where he gained 4 ounces! I have found that the warmer he is, the more he eats, and the more he grows... [hr] Thank you!!

LOL Yvonne - Yep, right about pan sized...

Congrats to you too! Sounds like you've done great with your little guy! Mine is just over 5". I got him at just a month old, and he was only 2 inches and weighed next to nothing! I have loved watching him grow so far, and can't wait until he's a 100-pounder! ;) [hr] Thank you! I sure...

Just thought I'd share that my 8 month old sulcata hit the one pound mark! Happy, active, and healthy as can be! :)

Mazuri mixed with chopped mustard greens.