I would like to ask for help determining my tort's age. As I mentioned in my previous post with this question (involving growth rings), I was told back in March when I bought Ari that she was about 6 months old, which would make her about 8 months (assuming I was given accurate information). Ari weighs 4 1/4 ounces (120.49 grams), and she is 3 inches long (7.62 cm) (the bottom of her shell from neck to just before her tail - the "plastron" I think). If this isn't the correct way to measure length, please advise and I will remeasure her as advised.
Below are 3 photos of her with a quarter next to her to give perspective of her size.
I would appreciate any and all opinions from the experts out there.
Thanks to Yvonne for setting me straight regarding the relevance of growth rings!
Best,
Kristina
Below are 3 photos of her with a quarter next to her to give perspective of her size.
I would appreciate any and all opinions from the experts out there.
Thanks to Yvonne for setting me straight regarding the relevance of growth rings!
Best,
Kristina