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PATMAN · (This post was last modified: 02-26-2008 10:56 AM by PATMAN.)

I just received these two 3 week old baby Venezuelan tortoises at a bargain price.
Because they have irregular scutes, they were $50 each. Perfect ones sell for $125.
I think they are still beautiful! These are for my wife.

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***Josh*** · 02-26-2008, 10:51 AM

beautiful little guys, patman!
one of my DTs has an extra scute. i think it's unique! yours look great

JustAnja · 02-26-2008, 11:03 AM

Awww total cuties Patman!

jlyoncc1 · 02-26-2008, 11:32 AM

They are very sweet extra scutes and all!

cvalda · 02-26-2008, 12:20 PM

I wondered who got them!!! I had seen them and was going to "sleep on it" and when I finally decided to go for them, they were gone! LOL!

Congrats! They are gorgeous!

Chucky · 02-26-2008, 12:50 PM

I don't see anything wrong with them. Look like perfectly good torts to me and for the price I would say you stole them Smile

jenrell23 · 02-26-2008, 03:41 PM

They are very cute..I was looking at them and the hermanns.. Congrats..

**egyptiandan** · 02-26-2008, 04:11 PM

They look great Patrick Big Grin

You did get a deal Big Grin

Extra scutes never bothered me a bit.

Danny

**Crazy1** · 02-26-2008, 06:01 PM

I think the extra scutes give them a uniqueness and of course makes the easier to identify who’s who.
Question ; Is there something that causes extra scutes or is it just a genetic misfire, and why do some people think its bad. It does no harm to the tort, it is strictly a visual thing is it not?

Patrick I think your new pairl are lovely. They look sweet and I'm sure your wife will be thrilled.

Chucky · 02-26-2008, 07:25 PM

On 2nd thought Patman, they do look like they need my attention. Better send them on over Smile

PATMAN · 02-27-2008, 05:34 AM

Glad everyone likes them!

From what I understand, extra/divided scutes are caused by too high incubation temperatures.