How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?

I got a pet turtle I do not know much about it. I would like to figure out its age can you help me?

How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?
As far as I know establishing the age of a turtle is almost impossible. The only reason we know they live so long is from carbon dating and fossils. If you are looking to get a turtle don't worry about the age it might outlive you so keep that in mind. They average 80-100 years. Some people say you can use the growth rings on the underside of the shell but these are not accurate and can be worn off. Sorry!
Reply:If you look at the scutts. The scales on the shell, when they are dry you can see "rings" on them, well defined sections. its 1 for 1 as a estimate, the only problem is they smooth out on older turtles and are hard to see.
Reply:You can't, unless you have a really small one. Then, you can tell by the size.



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