How can you tell how old a snapping turtle is??
2006-08-31 17:00:33 · 5 answers · asked by americanhousewife 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
There are several snapper owners on www.turtleexchange.com/forum There you will find answers to many of the questions about your turtles and meet some really neat people in the process.
2006-08-31 18:43:45 · answer #1 · answered by Carrie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually tell the age of a turtle is done by counting the ridges on the scales or sections that make up the shell. You know the square or diamond shapes on the back. One yr for each ring or ridge.
2006-09-01 04:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to tell for sure is to see it hatch.
You can guess by using a growth chart, like this: http://www.chelydra.org/snapping_turtle_growth_charts.html
2006-09-01 18:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a Herpetologist.
2006-08-31 17:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lee J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut him in half and count the rings.
2006-08-31 17:03:06 · answer #5 · answered by koolbreeze 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋