Oliphant Jackson was one of the first Herp/reptile specialist vets in the UK. He came up with an average weight to length ratio for Med tortoises. The basis of his ratio was Hermans and Greek tortoises.
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Originally Posted by shellonia
Only just caught up on this thread!
I was given a 'Jackson Ratio for hatchlings under 6 months old.
This goes from 35-90mm carapace length and 10-150gm weight!
Is this an authentic chart?If it is and it's for hatchlings 0-6 months,then why are such figures even on it?
Can anyone illuminate me as to where this'hand drawn'chart originated?
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