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Does anyone have any experience with repairing a small piece of carapace? I have a 4 month old hatchling that was hatched missing a small piece of carapace to the left of its tail. I believe the lack of structure is causing her prolapse problems.Two weeks ago she had a bladder prolapse. The...

Hi, Has anyone had this experience with a hatchling? I have a new hatchling with what I think may be a deformity on the plastron. Eyes are open and it looks and acts normal but there's a deep crease in the plastron. The carapace looks perfect but is more dome-shaped than the other ones. Did it...

We had a beautiful 76 degree day here in Florida and the babies had their first romp in clover. They are the cutest. Those faces. <3

This handsome boy sports a heart every day. <3

Hi, I'd like to know what you all are using for lighting and heating for Redfoot hatchlings (after their 7-10 day stay in the incubator brooder box). Most advice I've read online for Redfoot hatchlings is nearly the same for the container size, substrate and humidity but I'm finding different...

Number 2 hatched early this morning. It is vigorous and seems strong and oh so cute! It has a shell deformity I wanted y'all to see. I certainly hope it won't cause her problems. Any information or advice on how you think she'll do and anyone else with a tortoise with the same type issue? Thank...

My first little Redfoot egg pipped yesterday. :<3: Two more eggs should be following soon. I'll admit, I did a happy dance. :) No more changes this morning, but I can wait to see it's little face. Temperature is 86.9 and humidity is 86%. If those numbers aren't right, please let me know. Thanks...

Here's that different-looking 3rd Redfoot egg. I think I might be looking at twins?? This is day 45 of incubation. Anyone else candled and seen two areas of development? Any thoughts? I appreciate this forum!

Hi Everyone, I'd love to have your thoughts on a Redfoot egg that looks different. I'm at day 41 of incubating at 86-87.4 degrees and 85% humidity. Egg #3 looks different than the other two. It took 23 days to chalk but still shows development. Anyone else seen something similar in their eggs at...

Hi Everyone! My name is Melinda and I live in Northeast Florida. I have gained a wealth of information from all of your posts and responses to others. Thank you for sharing! I've had a life long love of turtles and tortoises and kept box turtles and a Florida Gopher tortoise as a child (it...