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sam22188

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I just got a baby golden greek last week and she is about 6 weeks old at 13 grams. How fast do they grow? How long will it be before she is close to full grown?
 

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I don't know that you can be given an exact time for maximum size...I do know that a slow steady growth is much healthier than rushing it...also, a slow steady growth will help to decrease pyramiding along with a healthy diet and environment....

I am sure someone here will give a better outline for growth :)
 

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Growth rate is determined by a number of factors including: heat, activity level, diet (nutrition & volume), hydration, environment and other elements. People often keep their tortoises differently based on their environment, climate and resources. Most keepers strive to raise their tortoises to look like their wild counterparts.
 
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