How long does it take a Chinese pond turtle to grow to 10 cm?
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A pond turtle is generally 2 to 3 cm at birth and grows 2 to 3 cm a year, so it usually needs 3 to 4 years to reach 10 cm. Males are considered adult at about 10 cm and females at about 15 cm.
Growth varies by keeping method; indoor constant-temperature turtles grow faster, and with ample food and nutrition a pond turtle may reach 10 cm in 2 years.