A First For Me

[egyptiandan]

She started to hatch last night. My first F2 Egyptian tortoise and I couldn't be happier. Mom and Dad were born and raised here with me. Well here she is, a bit tired but looking perfect.

Danny

 

[jlyoncc1]

Congrats Danny - I guess that was a long time coming!

 

[hystrix]

Wow Danny, F2... that is quite an achievement congratulations!!
How old are the parents?

Em

 

[PATMAN]

Congrats Danny!

I sure you have a real sense of accomplishment and have been waiting for this egg to hatch.

Nice job!

Cute picture!

 

[tortania]

Wow, congratulations Danny

 

[JustAnja]

That is so great Danny, congrats.

 

[egyptiandan]

Thanks Dee, Em, Patrick, Carolyn and Anja

The female is 9 and the male is 6

Here she is this morning

Danny

 

[Josh]

congratulations! what a joy it must be watching that egg shell crack off. thats one beautiful little hatchling. keep us updated with those photos!

 

[pealow]

What an achievement!!!!! Congratulations.

Paula

 

[cvalda]

Oh how exciting! I bet the feeling you have right now can't be beat!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!

 

[gtm]

Great pic (again) - do they all have that beaky thing or is that specific to Kleinmann's?

 

[egyptiandan]

Thanks Josh, Paula, Dee and George

All hatchlings have the beaky thing George Thats the egg tooth they use to break the egg.

Here she is last.

Danny

 

[Crazy1]

Danny how Proud and exciting you must be to have your first F2 Egyptian. Congratulations.

 

[Jentortmom]

Congrats Danny! How long do they usually take to get out of there shells? (start to finish)??

 

[egyptiandan]

Thanks Robyn and Jen

Very proud

Egyptians usually take 2 to 3 days to fully come out Jen.

Danny