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    Egg pipped!

    Hey all, After a 159 day wait, my sole surviving Indian Star Egg (surface laid and first time mum) has finally pipped! I did some research but I'm ridiculously eggcited that everything I read has gone out the window. Do I move the pipping egg to a tub with moist paper towels, or shall I...
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    Eggling progress/air bubble?

    Hello TFO, I'm not sure if I'm being a worry wort or if theres something wrong with this egg. There's definitely a little fella in there wriggling about, but is the white bit above the egg an air bubble? I read on another forum that it's not a good sign so I'm getting a wee bit (very)...
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    Candled eggs

    Hey TFO, After checking on the eggs, I noticed one had cracked and gone rotten and it smelt... well, like a rotten egg. So I thought I'd give candling a go to see if I should keep the eggs incubating and took some pics. Not sure if I've done this correctly seeing as I used the little light on...
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    Indian Star Eggs!

    Hi TFO, I was wondering if anyone knew how often Indian Stars had clutches throughout the year? I read somewhere it was up to 3, but am totally unaware how far apart from each other? Also, what time of year does this happen? I'm assuming around the beginning of the year (in South East Asia)...
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    Hello!

    Hello all, I've been lurking for a little while and finally plucked up enough courage to post something. I figured i'd start with an introduction :) My name is Sarah and my family and I are proud owners of two lovely Indian Star tortoises - Otis and Tofu. We've had them for just over 3 years...
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