One of the grow lines in between Murphys Scutes turned white about a month ago. Since then a few more of his grow lines have also turned white. Is this Marbling?
Is this Marbling?
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It looks like it to me. I have a cherryhead with marbling. It's very cool looking once it spreads out, but it takes a long time.
Is this something Northern RFs normally do? I always thought it was only Cherryheads that marbled?
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Yes, it does appear to be marbling. It is not generally seen in Northerns but is known to happen. Regrettably, Redfoots have been thrown together in captivity and all kinds of 'crosses', 'blending', and 'mixing' have occurred.
The markings on the plastron may give some clue as to whether It could have some Cherryhead in its bloodline.
This is his plastron
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Standard Northern plastron coloration and markings. Interesting little tortoise and, over time as growth continues and the 'marbling' develops further, will only become more so. Suspect blending at some point contributed to the attribute.
Interesting, I definitely lucked up when I got him. As far as I know he was an import, possibly farmed. He's got blue eyes too!
He’s handsome for sure!!!
Billna the 2
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He have nice eyes
Thank you!
Thanks! It's very well possible he could be a she too. I just think of him as a boy.
Billna the 2
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How old is he...in this case I'll say( it) lol[emoji16]
I don't know for sure. I've had him since January of 2018. He was about 4" when I got him. He's a little over 6" now.
Billna the 2
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You should be able to see if it's a male or female I think.
I posted some pics about a month ago and was told he/shes to young still.
Billna the 2
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Oh I gocha
I am highly anticipating finding out though.
