Guessing age by weight?

When we got little Kame, he was supposed to be a lot smaller than he is. The place I bought him from is apparently notorious for giving people tortoises different ages than what they bought (found this out after). I’m trying to figure out exactly how old he is. Any ideas?
I just bought a scale today and he weighs 2.2 pounds.

From what I've read around here, weights can vary greatly. If it's any help, mine weighed 2.0 lbs at 2 1/2 yrs old
That was 6-2-2010. He now weighs 124 lbs 12-8-2018

As they all grow at different rates dependent on what genes they inherited and the environment they live in, there is absolutely no way to tell how old your tort is actually.

JoesMum said:

As they all grow at different rates dependent on what genes they inherited and the environment they live in, there is absolutely no way to tell how old your tort is actually.

Click to expand...

Wow. That’s super disappointing actually.
Thank you though.

Hippytort said:

From what I've read around here, weights can vary greatly. If it's any help, mine weighed 2.0 lbs at 2 1/2 yrs old
That was 6-2-2010. He now weighs 124 lbs 12-8-2018

Click to expand...

Oh wow! Can I see a picture of him?

I have one that’s 2-1/2 yrs and he weighs 8lbs4oz..

Hippytort said:

From what I've read around here, weights can vary greatly. If it's any help, mine weighed 2.0 lbs at 2 1/2 yrs old
That was 6-2-2010. He now weighs 124 lbs 12-8-2018

Click to expand...

Hey I just got a tort and I was wondering what do you feed him to get him that big? That’s awesome my goal is to safely reach 200LB

Dennisivakhov said:

Hey I just got a tort and I was wondering what do you feed him to get him that big? That’s awesome my goal is to safely reach 200LB

Click to expand...

The diet depends on the tortoise. If you check out the care sheets for your species you will find some great info. Also, you might want to post a new thread with your questions so this one isn't being hijacked.

SweetKaykes said:

When we got little Kame, he was supposed to be a lot smaller than he is. The place I bought him from is apparently notorious for giving people tortoises different ages than what they bought (found this out after). I’m trying to figure out exactly how old he is. Any ideas?
I just bought a scale today and he weighs 2.2 pounds.

Click to expand...

No way to know the age by size. Growth rates can vary wildly and for a wide variety of reasons.

drew54 said:

The diet depends on the tortoise. If you check out the care sheets for your species you will find some great info. Also, you might want to post a new thread with your questions so this one isn't being hijacked.

Click to expand...

I don’t mind. I was curious what your answer would be. Lol.

SweetKaykes said:

I don’t mind. I was curious what your answer would be. Lol.

Click to expand...

Like Tom said there are many factors that play into the weight and size of each tortoise. A good varied diet, some mazuri for sure, and the husbandry of the tortoise. Hatchlings in a proper closed chamber in monsoon conditions typically grow faster than a dry raised tort. If you want your tort to grow big and grow fast them spoil your tort. Give your tort the optimal care and it will thrive. If you're wanting diet
information then you can find specifics in the care sheets. But a varied diet of broad leaf greens, grasses, weeds, edible flowers, and cactus is what you're looking for. Download the tortoise table app for all the weeds, flowers, grasses, cactus and succulents that are safe and toxic for torts.

SweetKaykes said:

Oh wow! Can I see a picture of him?

Click to expand...

Here he is today getting ready to start his day. I'm going to have to enlarge his door opening again, for the 3rd time.
Picture didnt happen Ill try again.

Here is the picture of Sal Sorry, I don't know how to flip the picture.

Hippytort said:

Here is the picture of Sal Sorry, I don't know how to flip the picture.View attachment 259586

Click to expand...

Oh my goodness he’s precious!!! And he’s only 10 years old?!

SweetKaykes said:

Oh my goodness he’s precious!!! And he’s only 10 years old?!

Click to expand...

Yes, I think. .when I got him in 09 I was told he was about 1 year old. Don't know how accurate that info was.
This is my tort when I first got him in 09 , .6 lbs

Hippytort said:

Yes, I think. .when I got him in 09 I was told he was about 1 year old. Don't know how accurate that info was.
This is my tort when I first got him in 09 , .6 lbsView attachment 259784

Click to expand...

He’s that big and only .6 pounds? How is mine the size of my palm and 2.2 pounds?

SweetKaykes said:

He’s that big and only .6 pounds? How is mine the size of my palm and 2.2 pounds?

Click to expand...

Your right! I got the time wrong. Don't know when that pic was taken. But I do know he was .6 lbs when he was given to me and was told he was about a year ild at that time.