Tyion Checking In at Almost a Year

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

Our Tyrion is almost a year old now (within a month or so according to the breeder). I'm posting some photos below. Appreciate input on his development -- is he about the right size, shape, etc. Also, it may be too early to tell, but if you have thoughts about whether Tyrion is boy/girl, I'm interested. Breeder said he was incubated at a temperature for either sex.

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

And yes . . . he's been playing in his poop. That's a common problem for us too. These photos were taken pre-soak/bath.

 

[JoesMum]

Your tort is looking great, but it's got an awful lot of growing to do before anyone can tell you its gender.

Size is what matters for sexing - at least double the length 'he' is at the moment.

Very cute

 

[Speedy-1]

It looks like you are doing a great job ! I got a tooth brush I use after Speedy is through soaking those "goodies" come off pretty easy !

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

I forgot to add that Tyrion weighs in at 306 grams. About right for a 1-year-old sulcata?

 

[Brendelwood]

Nice looking Tort. The shell is so smooth!

 

[Pearly]

I forgot to add that Tyrion weighs in at 306 grams. About right for a 1-year-old sulcata?

You've got a beautiful tort with a very nice smooth shell. You must be doing something right As for the weight, I can't really answer your question but I have 2 almost yearlings and one is a redfoote she weighs 396 grams and the other (Brazilian Cherryhead) and he's at 246 grams. I think it really varies and I can't tell about sulcata. I just wouldn't stress too much about it. I think animals are very much like human babies, each grows/develops at its own individual rate. But perhaps sulcata experts will chime in on that one. I think you're doing a great job

 

[Yvonne G]

Tyrion has such a feminine-looking face. It will be interesting to watch the tortoise's growth and to see if the gender matches the face further on down the line.

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

You've got a beautiful tort with a very nice smooth shell. You must be doing something right As for the weight, I can't really answer your question but I have 2 almost yearlings and one is a redfoote she weighs 396 grams and the other (Brazilian Cherryhead) and he's at 246 grams. I think it really varies and I can't tell about sulcata. I just wouldn't stress too much about it. I think animals are very much like human babies, each grows/develops at its own individual rate. But perhaps sulcata experts will chime in on that one. I think you're doing a great job

Thanks for your kind words. Credit where credit is due, however. I received lots of good advice on this forum when we first brought Tyrion home -- about diet, care, temperatures, humidity levels, etc. If he's doing well, it's likely because we chose to follow @Tom 's and @Yvonne G 's advice rather than our breeder's (who suggested we keep him on a "desert environment" on sand). Tyrion and I are grateful (and we continue to be grateful) to all of you guys for the good advice!!

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

Tyrion has such a feminine-looking face. It will be interesting to watch the tortoise's growth and to see if the gender matches the face further on down the line.

Lol -- my six-year-old daughter would agree with you. She is CONVINCED Tyrion is a she. Tyrionanna has a nice ring to it, I guess

 

[Tom]

Looking very good and 300 grams in the first year is pretty good for a dry started one.

No way to sex yet.

You should send your breeder pics and weight and try to show them why they are wrong.

 

[Stephanie Kalahurka]

Looking very good and 300 grams in the first year is pretty good for a dry started one.

No way to sex yet.

You should send your breeder pics and weight and try to show them why they are wrong.

Thanks Tom. I will do that. I think I still have his card somewhere.

 

[saginawhxc]

Lol -- my six-year-old daughter would agree with you. She is CONVINCED Tyrion is a she. Tyrionanna has a nice ring to it, I guess

We chose a fairly gender neutral name for JJ our bearded dragon, but the nine year old was still insanely disappointed when he turned out to be a him. Oddly enough she chose the name Mr T for our sulcata, and I'm going to laugh when the day comes that Mr T turns out to really be Mrs T.