General Care Discussion :: Growing turtles

[koreyleigh]

When hatchlings grow, what does it look like? I think the underside of my turtle's shell is beginning preparation for growth. The median line down the middle is lookng a little white/transparent. I'll try and get a photo later today but does anyone have some experience in watching/observng shell growth?

<3 thanks!

[steve]

They seams do become wider during growth, and they can be a good indicator of excessive growth.