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egyptiandan

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She started to hatch last night. :D My first F2 Egyptian tortoise and I couldn't be happier. :D Mom and Dad were born and raised here with me. Well here she is, a bit tired but looking perfect.
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Congrats Danny - I guess that was a long time coming!
 

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Wow Danny, F2... that is quite an achievement:D congratulations!!
How old are the parents?

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Congrats Danny!

I sure you have a real sense of accomplishment and have been waiting for this egg to hatch.

Nice job! :D

Cute picture!
 

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Thanks Dee, Em, Patrick, Carolyn and Anja :D

The female is 9 and the male is 6

Here she is this morning :D
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congratulations! what a joy it must be watching that egg shell crack off. thats one beautiful little hatchling. keep us updated with those photos!
 

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What an achievement!!!!! Congratulations.

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Oh how exciting! I bet the feeling you have right now can't be beat!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!
 

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Great pic (again:)) - do they all have that beaky thing or is that specific to Kleinmann's?
 

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Thanks Josh, Paula, Dee and George :D

All hatchlings have the beaky thing George :D Thats the egg tooth they use to break the egg. :D

Here she is last. :D
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Danny how Proud and exciting you must be to have your first F2 Egyptian. Congratulations.
 

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Congrats Danny! How long do they usually take to get out of there shells? (start to finish)??
 

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Thanks Robyn and Jen :D

Very proud :D

Egyptians usually take 2 to 3 days to fully come out Jen. :D

Danny
 
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