I had a really surprising afternoon when my 7 year old female radiated tortoise started nesting. She ultimately deposited 3 small eggs. If any of these 3 eggs hatch, this will be the youngest mother on record.
Currently, the youngest radiated tortoise to produce viable young on record was 10.4 years old when the eggs hatched.
I have a message into the studbook keeper to see if there is record of a tortoise this young nesting - whether the eggs are viable or not.
Pretty amazing either way!
Currently, the youngest radiated tortoise to produce viable young on record was 10.4 years old when the eggs hatched.
I have a message into the studbook keeper to see if there is record of a tortoise this young nesting - whether the eggs are viable or not.
Pretty amazing either way!