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Robertmccray

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Question, ok so on the mission of trying to determine the around about age of my two tortoises Megatron's shell is about 6inches and Grimlock is about 5 inches. Does that give any clues?
 

Alaskamike

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Really many will tell you they often grow at different rates; genetics, early care, and individual differences abound. My guess would be certainly under 2. But they could be as young as 12 months. I reduced a sulcata that is supposed to be 2 yo but is only 2.3 lbs. it varies. I've heard of 2 yo that are over 8 lbs !

They look healthy. If you feed them right, get sun and exersize they will grow fast enough.
Good fortune with them :)
Mike
 

Robertmccray

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Question has anyone heard of the food company named Mazuri? My wife asked if it's safe to feed our baby Sulcatas this? I looked at the comi on line and they are very highly rated. Any thoughts
 

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Yes. Many use Mazuri. I use the standard one ( bigger pellets) & wet them 2-3x / week. Good supplement to overall diet
 

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