RUSSIAN HATCHLINGS

[Carol S]

They just had their daily soak. I am always amazed at how tiny and adorable hatchlings are.

 

[Speedy-1]

They are so tiny , and cute !

 

[wellington]

Very cute group there.

 

[RosemaryDW]

They are adorable.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

So cute! What are the red dots for?

 

[Gillian M]

So cute!

 

[Carol S]

So cute! What are the red dots for?

I put colored dots on different scutes to identify which hatchling it is - date of birth, weight, mother, etc. I use a different color for each clutch.

 

[Cheryl Hills]

I put colored dots on different scutes to identify which hatchling it is - date of birth, weight, mother, etc. I use a different color for each clutch.

Ok, thanks

 

[Oxalis]

This reminds me of a question I've had a few times now but keep forgetting to ask: What type of material do breeders use to mark the tortoise shells? Some sort of plant-based ink? Always been wondering that!

 

[Carol S]

This reminds me of a question I've had a few times now but keep forgetting to ask: What type of material do breeders use to mark the tortoise shells? Some sort of plant-based ink? Always been wondering that!

I use nail polish. I am very careful to not get the nail polish on the new growth area. I put a tiny bit on the center of a scute.

 

[Oxalis]

I use nail polish. I am very careful to not get the nail polish on the new growth area. I put a tiny bit on the center of a scute.

Ah, I see. Thanks for sharing.