Radmaster
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Hi guys I just want your opinion on Radiated Tortoise growth rate. I want to Discuss how large the animal is at 1,2,3,4 years old because I purchase my animals from different sellers and their knowledge on the tort's age seems inconsistent to it's size. In the picture it shows 2 Torts a little over 3 inches and around 110 grams. now believe it or not i heard the one on the left is 1 year old and the one on the right is a little over 2 years old, in comparison I have a 2 year old which is approaching 5 inches !
The undersized 2 year old on the right was not well looked after by the previous owner because of slight pyramiding which is rare in this species however it has a good apatite and the owner ensured me it was well fed everyday. So can we shed some light into this topic, what is the average Radiates growth rate at the age of 1 to 5 yrs old, I keep mine in an enclosure with food available such as grass and plants but I also feed them once or twice a day leafy greens and pumpkins~ is that too much?
The undersized 2 year old on the right was not well looked after by the previous owner because of slight pyramiding which is rare in this species however it has a good apatite and the owner ensured me it was well fed everyday. So can we shed some light into this topic, what is the average Radiates growth rate at the age of 1 to 5 yrs old, I keep mine in an enclosure with food available such as grass and plants but I also feed them once or twice a day leafy greens and pumpkins~ is that too much?