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By counting the rings formed by the stack of smaller, older scutes on top of the larger, newer ones, it is possible to estimate the age of a turtle, if you know how many scutes are produced in a year. This method is not very accurate, partly because growth rate is not constant, but also because some of the scutes eventually fall away from the shell.
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What is a old turtle called?
An old turtle is simply called a turtle. There is no name for an old turtle; however a baby turtle is called a "Hatchling". YOUR VERY WELCOME BUDDY :)
Can your old turtle live with your new turtle?
no, it can not because it will not get along with your new turtle.
How old is turtle when she gets married?
turtle died
How old was the largest turtle and the name of the turtle?
He is about 100+ years old and his name is Lonesome George
How do you tell how old a sea turtle?
There is no way to tell how old a sea turtle is or even how long they live. The best estimate is that they can be up to eighty years old when they die. There are no rings or lines on a turtle shell that increase with age to tell how old the turtle is. A typical sea turtle reaches breeding age around 25-30 (for loggerheads). After a turtle does become an adult, it is anyone's guess how old it is.
Turtle- what is the length of a turtle?
4 feet Actually it depends what type of turtle, how old it is, and if it is sick...
How old is my turtle?
your turtle is 70-year-old and almost die soon maybe..;) just wait!
How much can a pet turtle be?
A pet turtle can be about a 50 years old.
Can you sell a turtle in Maryland?
Probably but I think you can not sell a sea turtle. I would check with the DNR.
How old is my slider turtle?
56 years old.
How old is Leonardo the turtle?
1406859340 days old
How do you find how old a turtle is?
A scute is what makes a turtles shell look quilted. About once a year each individual scute sheds, revealing a new one under neath and also leaves a layer on the new one. If you count the layers on a scute then you can tell about how old the turtle is. Example. 2 layers = 2 years old, 10 layers = 10 years old. If the turtle has no layers then the turtle is less than a year old.
