What part of the world is this photo from?
Look like little kinixys. They could be some homopus though. Photos are kinda blurry. Any chance of getting a clear photo of top and underside. Also what area in South Africa?
That's what I suspected. They appeared to be for sure kinixys(hingeback) which they won't develope the hinge for 2-3 years. As far as species they're kinixys natalensis in my opinion. Although I have never seen a young natalensis these are most prevalent in your area and do not represent a spekii or zombensis which can be found in your area but are less likely to be spotted. They're incredibly awesome species.[/QUOTE
Thank you so very much for your help in identifying them. I really do appreciate it. Is it possible to tell whether the one in the pic is a male or female? Thanks again
What does the beak look like? Could you snap a close up from the front? Sorry for all the questions. Just still debating whether or not it's a natal or zombensis. For sure a kinixys though. They're a lot like baby box turtles and will consume a wide variety of worms, greens, fruits, cactus and grasses.[/QUOTE
Thank you so much for all your help and advise, I don't mind the questions at all. I've attached a close up of the beak.
Natalensis all the way. So awesome seeing a young one. So did all of these hatch out in your backyard or what?
Your very welcome. Just don't flaunt it locally. It's quite illegal to keep them. I'm sure you can apply for a permit possibly though. They love snails, worms too. These are the smallest of the hinge backs and will get no larger than 6" or so.These baby torts hatched out in my husband's friend backyard and I now am the proud owner of one these babies. Thanks so much for your help in identifying them, I can now give my baby tort proper care in terms of diet etc.