This is kind of an odd question and I understand if there is no standard answer..
I own a Reeve's turtle. I've had him since he was 13 grams - I've had him for over two years. I asked the man that bred him to show me pictures of his parents as well as asking how big they have gotten. They are over 30 years old and regularly breed. They are under 6". They are in Vancouver, British Columbia and I am in Edmonton, Alberta if that matters any. My turtle has surpassed them in size as he is currently measuring out at almost 6.5". He doesn't seem to be slowing down whatsoever. I weigh him weekly sometimes and always weigh him every two weeks and he seems to be 30-50 grams heavier with each weighing.. I was under the impression that they typically remain their parents' size.. I'm sure there are other factors that contribute to growth.. is there a good chance that he won't get much bigger or will he just continue to grow regardless? I understand that there may not necessarily be an answer but I'm wondering if those that have Reeve's themselves have noticed if there is a size they typically get to? I also want to point out that it doesn't matter to me how big he gets as I'm willing to house him regardless of his size. I'm willing to get whatever I need to facilitate him for the rest of his life. My oldest brother is keeping his 300 gallon tank so that once I am able, I can house him in there. I've owned bigger species of turtles so size is not an issue. I am just curious as to how big he could possibly get as I was under the impression that I was purchasing him because of how small he'd be. Thank you for your time and for any assistance that can be given.
The first, second and third picture were all taken on the same day at his photoshoot. The fourth is the first week that I had him (he was shedding like crazy) and the last is a picture of him (he's on the bottom) in the tank that I picked him from. These two are older as well as he's much bigger now.
I own a Reeve's turtle. I've had him since he was 13 grams - I've had him for over two years. I asked the man that bred him to show me pictures of his parents as well as asking how big they have gotten. They are over 30 years old and regularly breed. They are under 6". They are in Vancouver, British Columbia and I am in Edmonton, Alberta if that matters any. My turtle has surpassed them in size as he is currently measuring out at almost 6.5". He doesn't seem to be slowing down whatsoever. I weigh him weekly sometimes and always weigh him every two weeks and he seems to be 30-50 grams heavier with each weighing.. I was under the impression that they typically remain their parents' size.. I'm sure there are other factors that contribute to growth.. is there a good chance that he won't get much bigger or will he just continue to grow regardless? I understand that there may not necessarily be an answer but I'm wondering if those that have Reeve's themselves have noticed if there is a size they typically get to? I also want to point out that it doesn't matter to me how big he gets as I'm willing to house him regardless of his size. I'm willing to get whatever I need to facilitate him for the rest of his life. My oldest brother is keeping his 300 gallon tank so that once I am able, I can house him in there. I've owned bigger species of turtles so size is not an issue. I am just curious as to how big he could possibly get as I was under the impression that I was purchasing him because of how small he'd be. Thank you for your time and for any assistance that can be given.
The first, second and third picture were all taken on the same day at his photoshoot. The fourth is the first week that I had him (he was shedding like crazy) and the last is a picture of him (he's on the bottom) in the tank that I picked him from. These two are older as well as he's much bigger now.