Wonderful baby. Do you attribute anything to such small moms?

No not really, in the wild these tortoises would not produce this young. Here in captivity and because they are captive bred, things have been a bit faster for them. I am still a bit shocked at the fact that both small females produced. Interestingly enough, both females laid 2 eggs and only 1 from each clutch was fertile. Now this may have had something to do with the mothers themselves or could be blamed on the father and the fact that he is only 2.5 years old.

All of my other females are for the most part older animals and are originally from Italy and France.

Be still my beating heart!!! How very sweet!! congrats Chris

thanks Tracy

Beautiful baby!! Causing me to turn in something like the incredible hulk...or just plain old green eyed monster...Amazing photos.