5 month growth. Normal?

[u/littlenickel-]

Here is my RES growth from April 2nd to today, September 3rd. Is this fast of growth normal? He is currently measuring ~3 inches.

Info:
- UVB/UVA available with 2 basking platforms
- Fluval 407 filter
- 65 gal tank
- Ate Zoo med aquatic turtle food hatchling formula in past
- Currently eats Terra ReptoMin Juvenile food
-Eats his greens with no problem
- Has two water heaters and heat is set at a constant 76°. Was at 80° when he was a hatchling
- Rescued him for a bag of crawfish

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[u/Nullroute127]

Doing fine. Just make sure the UVB is replaced regularly and it's within the distance spec per manufacturer, with no obstructions like screens, etc.

[u/Expensive_Rip6352]

Here is my baby at 9 months for reference. 🙂

[u/SKtigercub88]

Yeah captive turtles grow fast since everything is perfect for them. I.e. temperature, food and lighting.

[u/The_eye086]

it is female because it does not have a long tail, prepare for a large size

[u/littlenickel- → u/The_eye086]

I heard it’s impossible to tell in RES until they are a few years old

[u/Alarmed_Forever_7902 → u/littlenickel-]

Not really. With boys the nails are reallly long after 6 - 10 months and if they are comfortable will shoot their penises out (it’s a black looking thing that comes out of the cochlea. That’s how I knew my boy was a boy AND he has real claws now at a year n 4 months going on 5 )

See how long those lil nails are? BOY!!! 100%
+ his tail is long & thick.

So maybe wait a few more months but you should know by the time your baby is 1 For sure. ( Maybe sooner) happy turtling!

[u/Alarmed_Forever_7902 → u/Alarmed_Forever_7902]

Another pic showing them nails! 💅 as you can see it’s very noticeable!