Average size?

[drgnfly2265]

Is there a chart or list floating around somewhere that has the lengths of how big/long a sulcata should be about at certain ages? Like Bowser is 4 years old now and I'm wondering if she is a good size for her age... I know that they can grow at different rates. But having an average would be helpful to know that Bowser is on the right path.

 

[Kristina]

There really isn't. Even clutchmates can grow at greatly differing rates. I have seen well cared for 10" 4 year olds and even a 19" 4 year old. There are so many factors that go into growth rate.

How big is Bowser?

 

[drgnfly2265]

I just measured the length of just her shell and she measured at 8". I'm still trying to find a place to weigh her, lol

 

[DeanS]

I just measured the length of just her shell and she measured at 8"

That's not bad. I have one that will be 2 next month and is 6.5"...his sister (same clutch) is 4". I have an Ivory male that measures 21" and will be 9 next month.

 

[Tom]

The growth rates can vary so much for so many different reasons that an average just isn't very useful. 8" is on the low end for a four year old, but if the diet, hydration and UV has been good, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[drgnfly2265]

Cool, thank you all. I was thinking that she was a little smaller than other sulcatas that I see on youtube. I guess I can tell that she is eating enough and a lot, her legs are definitly big and beefy, lol. Maybe she will have a growth spurt soon?