age estimate

  1. S

    Horsfield Tortoise Weight

    Hi everyone! I got my new Horsfield 4 days ago, they told me he was CB22, but I’m not 100% due to his weight. I have been trying to find forums which help calculate his age and size to his weight but I’m struggling. He is 7cm wide and 8cm in length and weights 48g. Is this underweight and what...
  2. Moreentje

    Nee “baby” Sulcata age estimate?

    Hi, we got a “baby” Sulcata on November 25th. I weighed her/him and it was 130 grams and 9 cm. I read online that he/she may already be 10 months old. I have no idea how old this Sulcata is. The pet store owner did not know for sure either… Would be great to know how old she he is...
  3. Havisham

    Sexing help and age range

    Hi guys! i hope posting a new thread specifically about sexing my red footed tortoise is allowed! I just got them yesterday and want to know sex before naming. Since they'll be around for a long time I want the name to be perfect. Also if you could help with age estimation, the ring counting...
  4. NewLilTortie

    Weight, length, age and sex?

    Hi, I got a Russian tortoise a few days ago. We were told he’s a male and around 3 years old. I weighed him today and he’s weighing 278g and has a straight she’ll length of approx 4cm, I will attach some photos. Does he look healthy? Seem the correct weight for his size and age etc? Thanks...
  5. S

    Need help identifying tortoise breed (& ideal diet for that breed)

    Hello fellow tortoise lovers, Can I please have your help identifying the breed of our pet family tortoise? Background: - She has been in our garden (in Ireland) for 30 years, she came with the house as the previous owner didnt want to relocate her. - We do not know her exact age - We...
  6. Handsome boy

    Handsome boy

    Wondering his age
  7. M

    Gender

    Hi! I have had box turtles, but this is my first Russian Tortoise. The lady at the pet store said it is a she, but I’m starting to second guess. She also didn’t know age. Any ideas? I am in love. I would like to give it a name and I don’t want to just pick gender neutral.
  8. Sploogd

    Age estimate and shell care?

    Hi everyone this is my tortoise Anastasia. Can anyone tell me what age she is? I’m guessing 6-ish? And is the white marks on her shell shell rot. I got her in may. she’s on a diet of kale and various vegetables if that helps.
  9. D

    Can you tell how old?

    Hey! I was wondering how old this guy is! His Name is Zeke! About 4-5 inches long, male, captive bred.
  10. L

    Estimating Russian Tortoise age? (Spoiler: he wasn't a year old!)

    I only just realized that when I bought Tywin, I fell for the classic "He's about a year old" scam (lol). The only reason I even questioned this was because they said they got him as a hatchling, and had him for a year. But, they had him in a 20 gallon fish tank with half the bottom covered in...
  11. T

    Age and size through time

    hi everyone, i got this little one a month ago and she weighs 125 gr, in the place that i bought her they told me that she was 3 years old or something like that, but i have to ask does someone has a chart or something to compare is growth for the years to come?. sorry if i misspelled some...
  12. Otis-RussianTort

    Help! Tortoise age and shell health

    Hey guys! Yesterday someone on the forum guessed Otis is between 5-10+ years old. Is there a way I can narrow down a closer guess to how old he is? Also, does his shell look dry and should I be doing anything for it? Currently, I mist him and short soaks. Thanks in advance :)
  13. M

    Whats my tortoises age and sex?

  14. JoeyWatson

    Rough tortoise age?

    Hello, I’ve had my RF for about 18 months now after a family didn’t want him anymore and didn’t know how to care for him. (Hence the pyramiding in the photo) they told me that he/she was about 4 in November 2018. So he would be 5 1/2 now. I’m just curious as to accurate that seems as he...
  15. R

    WHAT AGE. HELP.

    Hi! Just rescued this Russian tortoise and I can’t seem to identify if it’s a male/female as well as the age?? The place I rescued it from said it was about 2 years old... but the tortoise seems way older and bigger. Any help on the sex and age of this little one?
  16. Kylie Linnea

    Confirming approximate age of my Russian?

    Hey all! I know you can't accurately age Russian tortoises until they've died, but I thought I'd try to age Flash Gordon. I've had him for 4 years (since June 2015). He's most definitely wild-caught (as I bought him from Petco, which I know is not ideal, but I didn't know that until after) and...
  17. Neris

    Advise on RF enclosure

    Hello! We got a RF last year on November, and I have a few questions about our current enclosure and the tortoise itself. First, we have a mix of repti-bark (I believe this is the name) and peat moss. I would like to know how often should I replace the whole thing for new one and if the mix...
  18. Robrocphilly

    How old is my redfooted tort sallann??

    Hello everybody how are you I have had Sallyann for over three years now when I got her it was given to me because Sally and sister Charlotte had died. With that being said it was not being taken care of properly and was kept in a basement and had one heat lamp over it now I know for a fact that...
  19. ReikiMasterKate

    First Time African Sulcata Parents

    Hello from Scottsdale, AZ. My husband & I just adopted Turbo from our Phoenix Herpetological Society on 03/07/18. We chose a fully grown sulcata as we live on an acre and have a large yard for him to freely roam. The Herp Curator would not provide a guess/estimate w/regard to age. We would love...
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