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Old 10-01-2007, 06:14 PM   #1
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Checked the incubator tonight and found thses to cuddled together , they are from a clutch of three eggs and the egg only weighed 38g slightly heavier than the other two which hit the scales at 34g.

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Old 10-01-2007, 06:18 PM   #2
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Whot an amazing pic is it common to get twins. You must be so happy
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Old 10-01-2007, 06:26 PM   #3
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Darren thats amazing. Is this a first for you? Will they both survive? (sorry sounds morbid)
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Old 10-01-2007, 06:32 PM   #4
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wowzers darren im so excited for you mate ..
is this the 1st lot of twins you have ever had ..
fingers crossed for them m8 keep us posted ..
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Old 10-01-2007, 06:38 PM   #5
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Fingers crossed they both survive, I know Darren (dover) has had several sets of twins.
Mostly one survives or none. But it has happened both survived. So best of luck.
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Old 10-01-2007, 07:20 PM   #6
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I hope they both make it Darren fingers crossed for the both of them.

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Old 10-01-2007, 07:48 PM   #7
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Oh wow
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Old 10-01-2007, 07:50 PM   #8
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excellent news darren
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Old 10-01-2007, 09:44 PM   #9
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Twins hey!!

Thats great thanks for that would love to see some more pictures when they are out properly..

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i have never seen twin tortoises fingers crossed for the look great
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