Weird shell patterns between siblings

[allegraf]

These both hatched out today from the same clutch. Weird but neat patterns on #1 and off centered blobs on #2. Gotta love the crap shoot on what you get when the eggs hatch! Makes waiting worth it.

Allegra

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#2:

 

[hlester22]

Beautiful babys. I think number one is trying to be a leopard when it grows up, lol

 

[Jacqui]

Problem is, then you want to keep them all, to see what they turn out looking like when older.

 

[mel262011]

they are so cute, love the unique patterns on them.

 

[Madkins007]

Unreal!

 

[cdmay]

Yep. One of the numerous ways in which cherryheads are different. Northerns can have mottled shells when they hatch but they don't look quite like that.

 

[Tropical Torts]

that is so different......but AWESOME!!

 

[bigred]

Ya different for sure- look like leopard shells

 

[Redstrike]

That first one has some muted colors too, unless they brighten up with age (I have no hatchling experience!). Almost looks like a chocolate head as opposed to cherry head... Amazing carapace patterns, congrats Allegra!

I may be looking for a 3rd if you have any hold backs from last year (I like 'em all to be ~ the same size) - ya, ya, I know, with hatchlings like yours, I doubt it! You may be hearing from me in the future...

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Nice!

 

[nicoleandrocky]

interesting patterns

 

[N2TORTS]

Very Nice!

 

[allegraf]

Chris, their colors should brighten with age. They are a rather dull muted color right now. I don't think it will get to be a bright red color though.

The husband made the same comment that "it was trying to be a leopard". Still really neat. There is one more egg from that clutch so it will be interesting to see how that one comes out.

 

[Redfootedboxturtles]

whoa baby , those are sweet

 

[terryo]

It would be hard for me to give those up.

 

[Redstrike]

Chris, their colors should brighten with age. They are a rather dull muted color right now. I don't think it will get to be a bright red color though.

The husband made the same comment that "it was trying to be a leopard". Still really neat. There is one more egg from that clutch so it will be interesting to see how that one comes out.

Bright red or not, if those carapace patterns stick they'll be amazing - not that they aren't already!!! You and your torts are doing a great job