I would like to make graphs for the body weight and size ratios for various species, similar to both the
Jackon ratio or
Donoghue ratio as well as formulas from the data. The thought behind this is enable turtle keepers to better assess a healthy weight for their pets.
What I would need from members is the following;
- Straight carapace length (SCL), measured as illustrated here.
- Body weight
- Overall health
- Age (if known)
- Species
- Gender
Please specify the units you are using, I can do whichever conversions I wish, but I would still need fairly accurate measurements to start with. The more accurate the measurement, the better the data will be. Please email me the data, members should be able to from my profile. If not, please send a PM.
If I get enough data I will happily share the graphs and formulas with the community. I am going to see about reaching out to other communities as well.
Madness will reign.