Would this be ok?

[Kymiie]

So today I am going to draw around crush every month so see if he is growing, but just for coinsidance...

Could i put a line (marker pen) in between 1 shute and see how much it grows within a month? Or s this a possible big no no.. I havent done it, and wont untill i get your permission or you tell me not to

xxxxx

Above is measurements of crush, does this seem ok? Bad? I have been told here befor he is around 4? Anybody think different?

Thanks xx

 

[Homerist]

no. don't leave any man made chemical compound on your tortoise and/or any others animals.

 

[Kymiie]

SIMPLES!
I wont do it, thanks xxxx

 

[Shelly]

Every year I right my phone number on my DTs shell with a sharpie, in case they get lost. Been doing it for over 10 years. Don't worry so much....

 

[Yvonne G]

Its ok to put a line on the tortoise, however, don't put it in between the scutes. That part is tender new growth.

 

[Kymiie]

Nah I wont do it lol, I wont loose him!
Does his drawing look ok? Size etc?

xx

 

[dreadyA]

The outline looks like a hovercraft!

 

[ChiKat]

I've tried to draw an outline of Nelson to keep track of his growth but he's too squirmy! The kid won't sit still for more than a second I gave up after I ended up with an oddly shaped pencil scribble. So good for you!

 

[Madkins007]

Generally, it is enough to do a straight-line carapace measurement and weight regularly (for me, this is every couple weeks when very small, then every month for a while. Apparently, I have decided to go to quarterly, since that is how long it has been for me!

Besides these 2 numbers, you can also measure and track things like 'curved line carapace length, plastron length and width, and the ring counts on a selected plastron scute. They are fun to track but not a big deal for most of us.

I also take archival photos when they are weighed- top, bottom, side, and head on a plain background with a ruler... usually.

I also do this in metric- it is easier to work with and usually more accurate.

 

[terracolson]

i just do a front a back mark....

heres my chicken scratching

It was my first time, so its not perfected yet.. so no Poop talking on it!

 

[Yvonne G]

I think that's beautiful, Kymii. You will have an artistic record to keep as a keep sake, just like a pair of bronzed baby shoes. You just have to hope that during the next couple of tracings he doesn't pee or poo on your pretty sketch!

 

[Kymiie]

Hehe, pee or poop, I never thought of that!
I hop not, that took me a while, I prefer things clear for me & not messy, someties I cant read my own writing!
Naughty me: Well the last time i weighed him he was 183g (last october)
so he has put on weight!

YEP It was very hard to do, arms were going everywhere! They are strong! But I gave him some lettuce and he was gurrrd!

xxx

 

[goodsmeagol]

Hehe, pee or poop, I never thought of that!
I hop not, that took me a while, I prefer things clear for me & not messy, someties I cant read my own writing!
Naughty me: Well the last time i weighed him he was 183g (last october)
so he has put on weight!

YEP It was very hard to do, arms were going everywhere! They are strong! But I gave him some lettuce and he was gurrrd!

xxx

HAHAA
good idea, a bribe!