How old can small crocodile turtles breed and how big can they grow in adulthood

It takes 3-6 years for small snapping turtles to mature. They can't reproduce until they mature, but the time of adulthood has a great relationship with their environment. Normally, it takes a long time for wild snapping turtles to reach adulthood, which takes about 6 years. Artificially bred crocodile turtles are affected by the environment. If the water temperature is high, they can mature in about 3-4 years, and if the water temperature is low, it will take about 4 years.

1. How old can the small snapping turtle breed

It takes 3-6 years for the small snapping turtle to breed, and how old can breed depends on their living environment. If it is a wild snapping turtle, it will take longer to grow up, and it will take about 6 years to mature. However, for the sake of their breeding quantity and quality, it is best for breeders to wait for one year before allowing them to breed.

The adult time of captive crocodile turtles will be shorter, but the specific breeding time depends on the breeding method. If they live in areas with higher temperatures, their maturation time will be shorter, and it only takes about 3-4 years to mature. If they live in areas with lower temperatures, it will take them 4-5 years to mature.

2. How big can small snapping turtles grow in adulthood

The varieties of small snapping turtles are relatively old, and their body length can reach 30-45 cm in adulthood. But this is only a general range. Generally speaking, the size of farmed snapping turtles is different from that of wild snapping turtles.

If the wild crocodile turtles live in a comfortable environment and have enough food, their size can reach more than 45 cm.

The small crocodile turtles cultured artificially will be smaller, because the environment of artificial breeding can not completely simulate the wild, and there is plenty of space in the wild, so the size will be smaller.