Keep in mind, this method only gives you a very rough estimate, as rings often develop in periods of feast and famine for turtles. In other words, they may develop when the turtle was very hungry or had a lot of food, rather than just in winter and summer.
[header] How to tell a turtle's age [title] Pick one " scute " to count. [step] You want to count rings on the turtle's scutes to help determine age. The scutes are the scales that cover the turtle's shell.