General Care Discussion :: about how long does it take them to grow more than 4 inches?

[charlesyim]

im hoping it doesnt take more than 4 years. cause i love my turtles like crazy

[flutterby]

Safest growth rate is 1 inch per year. The only way they grow faster than that is if their over fed protien which isn't very healthy for them.

[TurtleFreak 65]

I agree with flutterby, the only way they can grow is if they eat good and get enough cal. and other nutritions that they need to survive.

[missibsu]

While growth of an inch a year is good, hatchlings may grow a bit more the first year, so you may not have to wait 4 years to reach that 4 inch marker. Like mentioned, be aware of overfeeding.

[marisa]

They grow the most (and fastest) in the first 3 years of life. At a year, about 3 inches is good; the way many are overfed, though, it's not uncommon for a captive RES to be 4 inches or even more at a year (not that you want to aim for this).