Watermelon Monday

[allegraf]

So since we are off work, torts got watermelon. Adults are happy.

Here are some of the holdback babies.

Here is Big Red, the one that was raised with Phoenix. She was nesting so I was trying not to disturb her.

Here is Phoenix really relaxing while eating her watermelon.

 

[allegraf]

Almost forgot my Bolivian male, Hercules. His girlfriend Meg was not interested in the watermelon.

 

[BILBO-03]

Cool torts
How old are the ones in the first picture

 

[Yvonne G]

I notice some dark eyes and some with lighter iris. Is that a male/female thing or is it just the luck of the draw?

 

[MysticCaribou]

Really enjoyed these photographs. Thank you! Love Hercules. Great Photo of him - shows attitude.

 

[allegraf]

Cool torts
How old are the ones in the first picture

They are adults, had them for the last 3-5 years. All are breeding and producing.

 

[allegraf]

I notice some dark eyes and some with lighter iris. Is that a male/female thing or is it just the luck of the draw?

Luck of the draw. They are either born with the yellow sclera or not. It does not develop. It is quite striking! When buying my original herd, I would look for neck colors, leg scales and yellow sclera. Some had all three attributes and others not so much. The marbled shell was never a Must Have quality for me. I now have a better appreciation for the marbled look, but the amount of color is still my preference.

 

[CharlieM]

Beautiful photos. Lucky torts.
The yellow sclera gives a better stink eye.

 

[Gillian M]

Lovely pics of cute torts.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Really serious noshing of the watermelon.
The sclera information also interesting.
And a really super set of photos again.

 

[allegraf]

And I realized the first pic of my Bolivian was actually Tallulah. His is the one where he is challenging me for daring to be in his pen.

 

[naturalman91]

such a great looking herd. your babies are awesome but then again with parents like why wouldn't they be lol

 

[Redstrike]

That Phoenix is one interesting cherry...

Beautiful as always!

 

[allegraf]

That Phoenix is one interesting cherry...

Beautiful as always!

I can't agree more. She is something else! Waiting fir her to get a verified clutch.

 

[Astrochelys-SuN]

thank you for posting these pics, i really want to see all of your torts in person xD

 

[Anyfoot]

Cool photos, the one in #3 with the deformed carapace has the most amazing eyes.

Oh yeah, more Bolivian photos please, including plastrons, I didn't know you had Bolivians.(Jealousy kicks in).

 

[CharlieM]

Cool photos, the one in #3 with the deformed carapace has the most amazing eyes.

Don't tell Martha she's deformed. She has no idea and thinks she's a beauty queen.
She's a lucky lady to end up with Allegra and Mark. She's in tort heaven now.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That's a great looking group there!

 

[Redstrike]

I can't agree more. She is something else! Waiting fir her to get a verified clutch.

If that does happen, I'd sure love to see pictures of those hatchlings!!!

 

[allegraf]

Don't tell Martha she's deformed. She has no idea and thinks she's a beauty queen.
She's a lucky lady to end up with Allegra and Mark. She's in tort heaven now.

I do believe Martha is one of Charlie's favorites!