Does anyone have any clear, detailed pictures of a normal, 4 week old Sulcata hatchling plastron that I can use as a reference? I'm finding it near impossible to find one myself. Thanks in advance guys =)
Hatchling plastron
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Here you go.
There is quite a lot of variability. Are you seeing something that you think is an issue?
mctlong said:
Thank u, that's alot better than anything I could find
Tom said:
Well actually, since u asked, yes. I've noticed tiny little lines. I'll try to get it to show up on a picture, as they are very light and I can only see them if I hold him at the right angle. Just wondering if it's normal... Thanks Tom
Oh yes. The tiny look squiggly lines that almost look like arabic writing and appear to be just under the surface?
Totally normal. We've discussed those here. but no one really seems to know what they are. All of my hatchlings have those. They pretty much disappear by the time they are 4-5".
Your babies plastron looks normal.
Totally normal. We've discussed those here. but no one really seems to know what they are. All of my hatchlings have those. They pretty much disappear by the time they are 4-5".
Your babies plastron looks normal.
Tom said:
AWESOME!!! That is a huge relief lol... I just noticed them this morning after his soak. I always see people talking about soft shells being normal for hatchlings on here, but I never knew "normal soft" from "bad soft" (btw if I press gently, the only area that has any play is the middle of his plastron, and only slightly like if u push on plexiglass) So I was a bit concerned as soon as I saw those "markings" lol... I started reading some threads and re-read ur article on hatchling failure syndrome. One reply talks about seeing water under the surface, so I immediately panicked. I'm so glad he's normal... I try not to over-react, but it's hard. Thanks again Tom, for giving me peace of mind, yet again =)
Well that's s relief! My leopard looks like that too! And I just PM'd Eweezyfosheezy asking what it was. Phew! 
TortoiseBoy1999 said:Well that's s relief! My leopard looks like that too! And I just PM'd Eweezyfosheezy asking what it was. Phew!
Lol I know EXACTLY how u feel... Glad I'm not the only one who gets concerned over the slightest details =)
Atra42o said:
Haha! No way! I do it all the time! I didn't even know what the growth lines were and FREAKED out!
TortoiseBoy1999 said:
Haha, I have yet to see any on Oogway (I think) I've only had him since 7/8/12. Someone found him in their backyard and brought him into Petco, and I just happened to be buying crickets for my frogs at the same time, so I know ZERO history lol... Actually, he still had his egg tooth until a few days ago, so I guess he must've just hatched when they found him. How can u tell if they grown? (other than weighing and measuring) His plastron was exactly 2" the day I brought him home, now it's 2 1/4"... So I guess that's good, right?
Atra42o said:
That's good growth! And wow what a great story! Wish something like that would happen to me! The growth line's are in between the top scutes and the side scutes, its white lines in between them
TortoiseBoy1999 said:That's good growth! And wow what a great story! Wish something like that would happen to me! The growth line's are in between the top scutes and the side scutes, its white lines in between them
Ok, I know exactly what ur talking about... I guess he has growth lines after all =) Do u have any sulcatas?
Atra42o said:
Nope. I was going to get one but my
Mom said it would probably be better to get a leopard instead (since they are less destructive and dint get as big) so I have a Russian that I have had since April (14'th) 2012 and I got a baby Leopard tortoise about two weeks ago!
TortoiseBoy1999 said:
Lol yeah, I've always wanted one, but never thought I'd actually own one until we crossed paths lol... But I'm so glad I was in the right place, at the right time... I'm just EXTREMELY nervous since I've never owned one, especially this young (except 2 eastern box turtles I had since I was 8 ) actually, I gave them to my best friend 4 years ago (we found them together) she wanted a turn since they've only ever lived at my house... I had 16 years and I see them almost daily, the only thing that's really changed for them is the scenery... But sulcatas are something totally different lol i can't wait to watch this guy grow up, he has such a good personality already, I imagine it's only gonna get better from here on... What's their names? (sorry if I ask too many questions ; ) lol)
Atra42o said:
You don't ask to many questions! My Russians name WAS Stanley since I thought it was a boy but I recently discovered it is a girl so HER name is Sandy
and my Leopards name is LEONARDO!
Lol good name save... It's gonna b years before I know what Oogway is =( but maybe if he's a girl, I can call her Mrs. Oogway instead of Master lolTortoiseBoy1999 said:You don't ask to many questions! My Russians name WAS Stanley since I thought it was a boy but I recently discovered it is a girl so HER name is Sandy
Atra42o said:
Lol yep!
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