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Old 20-04-2013, 01:48 PM   #1
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Hi just a quick question regarding sulcatas.
Just curious to know, on average how quickly do sulcatas grow?
I appreciate they get pretty huuugggeee. But normally at what age would theybe fully grown?

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Old 20-04-2013, 03:44 PM   #2
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I once saw a 9year old and it was as big as a footstool and I doubt it was fully grown my two year old weighed just over 2000 grams when I sold her but like other torts they all grow at different rates.
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Old 23-04-2013, 08:14 PM   #4
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It depends on the conditions under which they are kept. They can reach breeding size in as little as two years but that is extreme.

Under average conditions they usually grow about 2-3 inches a year.

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Hi just a quick question regarding sulcatas.
Just curious to know, on average how quickly do sulcatas grow?
I appreciate they get pretty huuugggeee. But normally at what age would theybe fully grown?

Cheers
Pete.
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Old 24-04-2013, 08:39 PM   #5
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It depends on the conditions under which they are kept. They can reach breeding size in as little as two years but that is extreme.

Under average conditions they usually grow about 2-3 inches a year.
Cheers ed.

I really really want one. But of course its a huge commitment. Much more than my little dwarf herman.
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