IVORY SULCATA THREAD: Aladar's Babies! (ULTRA PHOTO HEAVY)

[DeanS]

Here's a shot of the ITs soaking this morning. You'll notice a nice, shiny quarter soaking with them...just to give you a better idea of their current lengths!

 

[DeanS]

Here's a follow up post to show you not only their length...but height and width...as well as an early peak at possible sex determination! I call ALL females! What are your thoughts?

As you can see IT-1 and IT-2 have the Sudan-like domed carapace whereas IT-3 (larger then IT-2) retains her Dad's Mali-like sloped carapace!

IT-1

IT-2

IT-3

 

[DeanS]

@Tom perhaps you should have a look at the previous three post, as well! Input please!

 

[DeanS]

The ITs are 18 months old today! This has been their slowest month of growth with very little change from last month! I thought I'd do something different this time around...I shot a macro section of each one's carapace! It's funny how the detail and lighting indicates that there might be some pyramiding...but rest assured...there isn't the slightest hint of it in any of them.

IT-1: 8.5" 1818 GRAMS (4 POUNDS)

IT-2 5.5" 529 GRAMS (1 LB 3 OZ)
IT-3 6.5" 855 GRAMS (1 LB 14 OZ)

 

[Moozillion]

Just STUNNING, Dean!!!!

 

[DeanS]

Just STUNNING, Dean!!!!

Thanks! I haven't heard from you in awhile! Hope all is well!

 

[Moozillion]

Thanks! I haven't heard from you in awhile! Hope all is well!

Thanks so much!
Yes, I haven't been on the forum much at all for a couple of months. I RETIRED from a 30-year career at the end of October, and things were crazy busy that whole month! Now we've got lots going on at home, but it's all good! Your cuties (and Monstro!) always make me smile!

 

[Moozillion]

Here's a follow up post to show you not only their length...but height and width...as well as an early peak at possible sex determination! I call ALL females! What are your thoughts?

As you can see IT-1 and IT-2 have the Sudan-like domed carapace whereas IT-3 (larger then IT-2) retains her Dad's Mali-like sloped carapace!

IT-1
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IT-2
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IT-3
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Well, I'm going to say that IT-2 is a boy, for absolutely NO reason other than his personality: he does his own thing and is a little goofy!
Love that Sudan profile!

 

[littleginsu]

Well, I'm going to say that IT-2 is a boy, for absolutely NO reason other than his personality: he does his own thing and is a little goofy!
Love that Sudan profile!

I second this notion!

 

[DeanS]

The ITs are 19 months old today...not much to report as there's been very little growth since last month. One major factor could be how cold it's been (comparatively speaking) since late October. But, that won't deter me from showing you a couple shots of them I just shot...

IT-1: 8.5" 1803 grams

IT-2: 5.5" 553 grams

IT-3: 6.75" 872 grams

 

[Moozillion]

Sooooooo perfect!!!!!!

 

[TexTorts]

I just got home with some new arrivals; three brand new Ivory phase sulcatas! So new, in fact, that one is still in its shell (mostly). They came from Bill Corwin...a helluva nice guy and knows his business! All of his ivory/het stock is from Fife breedings. He has Aladar's brother from the previous year! He also has a large het female that goes about 85 pounds. I'll go into more detail on the neonates' growth as time goes on...but for now, I'm gonna let you all focus on the 'awwwwwww' factor!

Bill's website...he's located in Moorpark, CA

http://www.reptileodyssey.com

Photos...
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Dean-
I love the pics. We got 2 Ivories from Will as well in Aug of this year. I would love to see more recent pics of your babies. Also, as a new Ivory lover- are they generally little smaller than the reg Sullies? Mine look like "runts" (in a cute way-not negative at all) compared to the others I have.
I will post pics asap.

 

[TexTorts]

Dean-
I love the pics. We got 2 Ivories from Will as well in Aug of this year. I would love to see more recent pics of your babies. Also, as a new Ivory lover- are they generally little smaller than the reg Sullies? Mine look like "runts" (in a cute way-not negative at all) compared to the others I have.
I will post pics asap.

Nevermind on the recent pic request. lol Just looked at them. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS !!

 

[wellington]

OMG, I haven't checked in on these three for some time. WOW I can't believe how big they have gotten and oh so beautiful. The personality in there faces are just too much. What a great job you have done.

 

[DeanS]

The ITs are now for sale...see the following!

http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/the-its-are-for-sale.134305/

 

[Yvonne G]

Ah, dang it, Dean. I'm so sorry you have to sell them. This is bad news, indeed. I had hoped to follow them through their lives with you, here on the Forum. Shoot.

 

[wellington]

I second Yvonnes post. So sorry.

 

[DeanS]

They have a NEW owner. I'm sure he will come forward in due time! Other than that...this thread can be CLOSED.