Hatching has started

[CT Grim]

That's awesome! beautiful pics!

 

[N2TORTS]

I don't usually treat the yolk sac with anything, but I know some breeders that spread some type of antibiotic in a plastic dish and keep the tortoises on that until it absorbs, usually takes a couple days. The plastron takes about a week to completely unfold and flatten out, could take longer, but eventually they will even out.

Well Doc....Neal took the words right outta my mouth..."perfect".

BTW ..... Love the name "Jeff"....(my name ) ...When sould I be expecting?


Great guy doing great things Doc, Have a wonderful turkey day !


JD~

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

Beautiful baby! That is very exciting!

 

[Utah Lynn]

That is AMAZING!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Hi Dr. Todd:

When I first joined this forum, our forum tortoise guru, Danny, told me that keeping on moist paper towels may cause too much liquid to be absorbed, and that he normally put antibiotic ointment on the yolk (like Neo Sporin).

 

[SailingMystic]

First one to hatch...111 days of incubation, five left in this clutch so hopefully more coming soon. Will post more pics as they hatch.

Made my day ) adorable!! Keep sharing!!

 

[Jacqui]

Alright, your giving him to my husband Jeff for Christmas, how sweet of you! What is he bringing you, a truck load of Runza's Runzas?

Seriously, no matter how many times I see it, no matter what species, no matter if they are mine or somebody else's, the miracle of them just never gets old or less amazing to see. *sighs* Can't wait to see the rest of the pretty rocks.

 

[exoticsdr]

Alright, your giving him to my husband Jeff for Christmas, how sweet of you! What is he bringing you, a truck load of Runza's Runzas?

Seriously, no matter how many times I see it, no matter what species, no matter if they are mine or somebody else's, the miracle of them just never gets old or less amazing to see. *sighs* Can't wait to see the rest of the pretty rocks.

DEAL!!!!! I love Runzas!!!!

Doc

 

[austinl01]

Beautiful baby. How many grams do they weigh when they hatch?

 

[Traveller]

Definitely gorgeous baby.
Can't wait to see the rest, little miracles
for sure!

 

[austinl01]

BTW,..I've named this one Jeff, in honor of a good friend that in a month or so will be receiving him as a Christmas gift. I wonder how this little guy is going to like living in Arkansas?

He will love it. Hot summers with lots of humidity to prevent pyramiding!

 

[DesertGrandma]

Any more hatching Todd? Did you get the mother from JD? It is always so exciting for me to see new hatchlings.

 

[exoticsdr]

Any more hatching Todd? Did you get the mother from JD? It is always so exciting for me to see new hatchlings.

Good timing, had the second baby start hatching yesterday on day 118. Here is a pic of him/her with Jeff.

 

[Jacqui]

Sweet! I love the melting moments upon seeing a new life entering the world.

 

[dmarcus]

Pictures of them coming out of there eggs are always cool...

 

[DesertGrandma]

Awww. So so cute and sweet.