Sep 8, 2011 #1 mking New Member 5 Year Member Joined Oct 15, 2010 Messages 26 Would you call these extra scutes or split. There are two more than there should be on one of my hatchlings. Thanks! Mary Attachments 2011-09-08_09-07-54_730.jpg 660.3 KB · Views: 98
Would you call these extra scutes or split. There are two more than there should be on one of my hatchlings. Thanks! Mary
Sep 8, 2011 #2 bikerchicspain New Member 5 Year Member Joined Apr 14, 2009 Messages 1,316 Location (City and/or State) spain It's Definately an extra scute, as I found out this is not un-common in female torts.
Sep 9, 2011 #3 Jacqui Wanna be raiser of Lemon Drop tortoises Moderator 10 Year Member! Joined Aug 28, 2007 Messages 39,929 Location (City and/or State) A Land Far Away... Are the two clutch mates? I think extra scutes (and split ones)make a tortoise so much more special.
Sep 10, 2011 #4 ALDABRAMAN KEEPER AT HEART 10 Year Member! Joined Nov 5, 2010 Messages 29,376 Location (City and/or State) SW Forida I vote extra.
Sep 10, 2011 #5 B bobagsp New Member 5 Year Member Joined Sep 3, 2011 Messages 17 I agree with Jacqui, makes it more unique. =