Looking for full dimensions for a Russian tortoise

[Tyler797]

Hey everyone, I am looking for someone who could take some quick measurements of their russian tortoise for me for comparison to find a good average as to what mine will grow into?

1) length of shell - front to back on the underside
2) width of shell - side to side on the underside
3) belt/waist - all the way around at the middle

I attempted to google this, but most just have lenght as the stat.

Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

Most females grow to be about 6 to 8" front to back. Males an inch or two less. Mostly that is the measurement that tortoise folks go by. They aren't as big around as they are long.