28 Snappers Hatch

[Anthony P]

http://trtlrm.com/161xXzm

Hey guys,

I had the privilege of incubating a 32 egg Common Snapping Turtle nest that was collected on June 8th of this year. I received a call from a concerned person who witnessed the nest being laid in a very busy ATV/dirt bike area.

I incubated the nest at 81 degrees, and humidity hovered between 70 and 80%. This was my first time using my huge homemade incubator, and it did a wonderful job. I couldn't be more pleased with it.

The eggs began hatching a few days ago, and 28 have now hatched. Check out this video if you would like to see/hear more.

Thank you,

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[kathyth]

This is a fantastic vidoe, Anthony! They are so licky that you saved them!
87% sounds like a good number.
Good work!

 

[N2TORTS]

HOLLY SNAPPER!


very cool ...............

 

[Anthony P]

Thanks guys! It was weird to have such a big clutch hatch. The most I had ever hatched in one clutch before was four, since I work with so many species that lay small clutches.

We released them yesterday, without feeding them. It felt good. Hopefully some of them make it. Maybe a release video soon.....

 

[LeopardTortLover]

Awwww what a lovely video! Congrats.

 

[Jabuticaba]

This is so awesome! Thank you for all the great work you do!


May[CHERRY BLOSSOM], Hermann's [TURTLE][TURTLE] & Aussie [DOG FACE][DOG FACE][DOG FACE] (@YWG)

 

[NickWag]

What a great story!

Glad these little guys are doing well.

 

[cdmay]

Cool stuff! I bet you did feel good about that.

 

[Anthony P]

I had the gentleman who found the nest come out with me to release them. He was so excited. That was the best part by far.

Thanks guys.

 

[thatrebecca]

Great story and video! Hope the little guys thrive out there...

 

[Moozillion]

LOVED the video!!! You guys ROCK!!

 

[Pokeymeg]

Cool!! Great video

 

[Anthony P]

Thanks guys!

 

[Tech13]

My 9 year old son and I enjoyed your video, well done! So glad they were given a better chance for survival

 

[Len B]

All around great story, from collection to release. Snapping Turtles are fascinating animals.

 

[Teodora'sDAD]

Great video!

 

[Anthony P]

Thanks everyone! I am finishing up a video of their release. That will be live on youtube tonight. I like it more because you get to see them all heading to the water.

 

[theTurtleRoom]

Said video can now be found as the top entry at http://theturtleroom.com/news-blog

 

[Anthony P]

Thanks Steve! There's no one better than you buddy..

 

[Len B]

Cool, I hope they all make it.