New Gift From TortStork

[KevinGG]

I've got a surprise on its way from TortStork. This is a test of sorts. The egg is a few days from pipping. If all goes well, Randy @shellfreak , would be able to ensure fertility and not risk the embryo. I have a few photos to show how the egg is packaged and shipped. I'll wait for the little one to hatch to reveal what species it is.

Here is the egg:



And the packaging:






This little contraption is what will tell me if the box was turned over. It is a tube with a purple liquid at the bottom and a cotton ball at the top. If the cotton is purple when the box arrives, we know the box was turned.:



And the box. Hopefully the pleases will be heeded.



Will post all progress to this thread. The box arrives tomorrow. Thanks for reading.

 

[wellington]

Oh wow, so this is going to be a later shipping and not one of the within 48 hour from being laid. Very interesting. I can't wait to see how it all goes.

 

[mike taylor]

That's awesome stuff . What will we reptile freaks do next ?I know bring back dinosaurs starting with Tyrannosaurus . LoL

 

[shellfreak]

Correct. This should hatch within 5 days. Fingers crossed. Wicked nervous.

 

[mike taylor]

It's awesome seeing them hatch out . Takes forever when you're pacing the floor . Hahaha

 

[counting]

So curious how this goes. I'd be so nervous about shipping for sure. I think it's smart how you are checking if it's been flipped.

You need to ship it in a gyrobowl, ha

 

[MichaelaW]

Wow, I am on my toes to hear how it goes!

 

[wellington]

I always wondered if suspending in the shipping box a bowl like pictured or making a contraption that does the same would work?
Something to think about it this doesn't work out.

 

[shellfreak]

Tried that. Two downfalls. If the box moves just a little the device moves around and the eggs gets more movement then it should. Other down fall is that the box ends up being a lot larger then 7x7x6 and shipping costs goes up. I have 11 of these in my office. Bought a dozen. Tried shipping one egg in it and bailed at last minute.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Very curious about all this.
Great thread, thanks.

 

[counting]

Tried that. Two downfalls. If the box moves just a little the device moves around and the eggs gets more movement then it should. Other down fall is that the box ends up being a lot larger then 7x7x6 and shipping costs goes up. I have 11 of these in my office. Bought a dozen. Tried shipping one egg in it and bailed at last minute.

You have certainly thought it through!

What if you test it with a no good egg and a similar dye test? I'm so curious.

 

[KevinGG]

It's here! It arrived with a little pip, so it should hatch out very soon. Will keep everyone updated with every little movement. I think Randy might explode with excitement. @shellfreak

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

It's here! It arrived with a little pip, so it should hatch out very soon. Will keep everyone updated with every little movement. I think Randy might explode with excitement. @shellfreak

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WOW!
Perfect timing.
I am amazed and very impressed.

 

[Thomas Anderson]

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Awesome congrats. randy @shellfreak is doing some great work he knows his stuff. @KevinGG we have eggs from the same clutch

 

[KevinGG]

Awesome congrats. randy @shellfreak is doing some great work he knows his stuff. @KevinGG we have eggs from the same clutch View attachment 218764

Nice!

 

[counting]

Amazing!!!

 

[shellfreak]

Can't wait to see the shell pattern...

 

[Maro2Bear]

Can't wait to see! Nice work Mr TortStork

 

[Kaliman1962]

i might need to order one

 

[christykindness]

I've got a surprise on its way from TortStork. This is a test of sorts. The egg is a few days from pipping. If all goes well, Randy @shellfreak , would be able to ensure fertility and not risk the embryo. I have a few photos to show how the egg is packaged and shipped. I'll wait for the little one to hatch to reveal what species it is.

Here is the egg:

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And the packaging:

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This little contraption is what will tell me if the box was turned over. It is a tube with a purple liquid at the bottom and a cotton ball at the top. If the cotton is purple when the box arrives, we know the box was turned.:

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And the box. Hopefully the pleases will be heeded.

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Will post all progress to this thread. The box arrives tomorrow. Thanks for reading.