Looking for Cherry Head tortoise

[TabbyCat02]

Hi everyone,

I live in the Central Valley, CA. I am looking to buy a couple Cherry Head tortoises from a reputable breeder/hobbiest.

TIA

 

[turtlesteve]

Are you looking to start with hatchlings or older tortoises? I have eggs incubating but no guarantees they’ll hatch.

 

[TabbyCat02]

Are you looking to start with hatchlings or older tortoises? I have eggs incubating but no guarantees they’ll hatch.

How long have they been incubating? I was interested in getting hatchlings

 

[turtlesteve]

About two months already. I get eggs every year, but not always fertile. At least a couple of them have embryos visible so I’m cautiously optimistic.

 

[TabbyCat02]

About two months already. I get eggs every year, but not always fertile. At least a couple of them have embryos visible so I’m cautiously optimistic.

Nice, hopefully they will grow. Can I see a picture of your cherryheads?

 

[turtlesteve]

I believe mine are all the “original” locale that was labeled as cherryhead, not the Caatinga locale more recently imported. They all marble as juveniles but it turns jet black as they grow bigger.

 

[TabbyCat02]

I believe mine are all the “original” locale that was labeled as cherryhead, not the Caatinga locale more recently imported. They all marble as juveniles but it turns jet black as they grow bigger.

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Those are some beautiful tortoises!! Do you mind if I message you?

 

[turtlesteve]

No problem, message away.