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Identifying Box Turtles
Box Turtles as Pets
Box Turtle Sizes
Box Turtle Growth Rates
Box Turtle Hibernation
Sexing a Box Turtle
Vacuuming Box Turtle Cages
Cleaning Box Turtle Cages
Box Turtle Accessories
Box Turtle Habitat Lighting
Box Turtle Diet
Box Turtle Hydration
Box Turtle Health Tips
Finding Box Turtle Veterinarians
Summary: Box turtles generally do not get very large but it's important to make sure your turtle is growing properly. Learn about box turtle growth rates in this free pet care video.
Nichole Bragg is the Reptile Expert for The Pet Kingdom in Cottonwood, AZ. She also has many reptiles of her own. Pet Kingdom is at 928-639-4283read more
"The growth rate of a turtle is fairly slow. To, from hatching to adult size, which would be approximately four to six inches across. It takes about four to six years to develop completely to that size. Now as far as the growth rate is concerned, that depends a lot on how the turtle is taken care of. They need to have the proper temperatures and the proper lighting, proper exercise, proper diet. That's all very important and it does affect their growth rate. Now sexual maturity is reached in males within four years of age. The females don't usually reach sexual maturity until about five and a half years, but sometimes they are even not sexually mature until they reach six or even seven years. So the females take a little bit longer to mature completely than the males do."
eHow Article: Box Turtle Growth Rates
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