Boy he grew

[manetteaplin]

Franklin gained 8 lbs 7oz over the last 15 months and grew 6 inches!

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

how old/big is he?

 

[manetteaplin]

He is about 3 years 3 months. 9.8 pounds and 11 or 12 inches last October be was only 1.12 pounds. He really grew last year!

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

He is about 3 years 3 months. 9.8 pounds and 11 or 12 inches last October be was only 1.12 pounds. He really grew last year!

my sulcata is 9 inches and i think around 5pounds, 3 years old. i hope my sulcata starts to grow fast

 

[bouaboua]

Oh they do grow. My two year old is just about 7 lb now! ! ! !

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

Oh they do grow. My two year old is just about 7 lb now! ! ! !

whats his length?

 

[bouaboua]

It's about 8 inches now

 

[russian/sulcata/tortoise]

It's about 8 inches now

where do i get a scale to find my torts weight?

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes, it certainly is amazing how quickly the sulcatas grow. Your baby looks great. Nice and smooth.

 

[Tom]

Nice looking tortoise. Nice looking night box. Nice looking pile of food. Nice looking weedy yard. Nice looking water bowl...

Your success should come as no surprise. That is a job well done!

 

[marginatawhisperer]

bouaboua is asking where to find a weight scale.
Kitchen scales routinely can take around 20 pounds, right now I use an intermediate that can take 10 pounds, my biggest marginata is 3 pounds. Handheld trunk scales now are cheap and can take even more, combine it with a stable container for the tort. Bought one on the net. Weigh my Bicycles with it (OK, I am a nerd). High capacity callipers can also be bought for length measurement.
I measure once a month, to monitor growth and health. I recommend it.

 

[manetteaplin]

Thank you Tom! Everything came from your advice and design. I do have to say my lid on his box is to heavy for me to loft and we have a small winch hooked to it how much longer before we will be able to tell if he is a he?