When does a hatchlings shell harden?

TortMom6

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I was wondering if anyone knew when a hatchling's shell hardens?

I feel like my almost 3 month Greek hatchlings shell is still soft. Not mushy soft but softer than my juvenile leopard tortoise's.
 

Tom

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On day 392 the shell will harden up.


Just kidding. :) This is a gradual process as they grow. The bigger they get, the more rigid the shell gets.
 

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