There are not really any visible differences in the babies. None that I am noticing anyway. As they mature the Sudans will have a higher, rounder dome, without the slant in the back, and they will also be about twice the size of a "normal" one.

Where can i pick up one of these Sudan Sulcatas?

You really can't. The don't sell to the public, and I'm pretty sure most of their babies get shipped out of the country every year.

Beautiful babies, Tom! Once again, you have outdone yourself! They are amazing! Are you going to breed them eventually?

Yes. That is the plan.

So how are these guys now in comparison to the wee "regular" ones? I need to do an update on our thread, mine are growing very nicely.

(10-07-2012 07:53 AM)tortadise Wrote:  So how are these guys now in comparison to the wee "regular" ones? I need to do an update on our thread, mine are growing very nicely.

They are very similarly sized so far. They are all growing as smooth as can be, but the Sudans have an even smoother look to their scutes and growth rings than the mutts. For the first time in my tortoise raising career, I can honestly say, I don't see how they could be any smoother. I'll put up some profile pics soon.

Some updated pics of a few of them:
This is "Blondie". One of my favorite tortoises out of all of mine. 229 Grams.


This one is now up to 289 grams.


307.


This is my largest. I call him Gargantua. He's got a cool personality too. I'm going to guess he is a he, and he and I will be having a great relationship for many years. In this pic he's showing you his "Crazy Eye".


Interestingly, these Sudans seem to be growing just a hair smoother than the regular sulcatas in the same enclosure with the exact same care, diet and conditions. You really can't see it in pictures, but Dean was here a couple days ago, and when you hold them in your hand and really look at them close up in profile, you can just barely see a difference. They also seem to be growing just a little bit faster than my "mutts". I find all these details interesting, and it does support the theory that there IS a genetic component to pyramiding, even within the same species.

Wow, those are just beautiful looking sulcatas, both in color and smoothness!

Tom, they are beautiful. Blondie looks perfectly smooth. I am really impressed with all of them. I have seen that crazy eye look when Chuck spots a pile of food.

Great job, they look fantastic!

Awesome ! !

They are gorgeous !! When u say they grow larger,,, how much larger?

Nice looking Tom, they look very healthy.

Hey Tom, how much will these Sultans go for?

(07-19-2012 11:51 AM)Tom Wrote:  There are not really any visible differences in the babies. None that I am noticing anyway. As they mature the Sudans will have a higher, rounder dome, without the slant in the back, and they will also be about twice the size of a "normal" one.