CLINGING TO LIFE... - Page 3

helen1 · 18-10-2007, 03:48 PM

I have two babies whose sisters only had one eye each and were similarly come hither into the world. They are 3 now and absolutely fine. Good luck..gd job you had some idea on what to do.

alicia · 18-10-2007, 04:06 PM

bless the little tort!!! you have done your best, good luck. i hope he makes it

Toni115 · 18-10-2007, 04:32 PM

fingers and toes crossed here too

shelley · 18-10-2007, 04:34 PM

Good luck, fingers crossed that he makes it.

rachel30b · 18-10-2007, 06:04 PM

aw bless him fingers crossed here please post some pics 8)

joathome · 18-10-2007, 06:45 PM

Hey good luck, fingers crossed here

**Eire_Ade** · 18-10-2007, 07:34 PM

Paul, I hope this little fighter pulls through for you bless his little shell.

Ade

tortoiseboy · 18-10-2007, 08:24 PM

:O could i see some pictures?

terrific tortoises · 18-10-2007, 09:13 PM

Many many thanks for all your encouraging words guys

...

Just to update then, he is still alive, he has absorbed more of his yolk sac, he had a tiny drink of sterile water today too.

I had a chance to have a closer look at him, and he definately only has one eye.
I would rather not take any photos of him at this stage (I cannot really explain why?

) I am normally (given the chance) eager to take many many pics.

egyptiandan64, Yes dan, thanks to your "pop lid" advice you gave me last year, I have utilised this on a number of occassions, with great results.
One Eyed Jack sounds like a great name for him too, thanks mate

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sandy, The extended incubation time is a good question.
I have had eggs from the same clutch hatch within 10 to 14 days of each other before, but never like this egg? It was over a month late, the questions are- How longer would the egg have incubated? Would the under developed tort have pipped/broke the egg itself? Would the tort have died in the egg? Would the tort have incubated for yet another month and been fully grown? When do we make the decission to assist in hatching a tort? Is the fact that this tort having only one eye, the reason for its lack of growth and slow incubation duration?...

helen1, Hearing of your torts, has given me renewed hope for this little guys survival...T.T. 8)

dizzywend · 18-10-2007, 09:17 PM

Paul

Thats fantastic news!
Fingers crossed the little guy gets stronger!
I can understand you not taking pics, its your protective streak!
Keep us informed.

Wendy

18-10-2007, 03:48 PM	#21
helen1 Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NORTH WEST Posts: 1,977	I have two babies whose sisters only had one eye each and were similarly come hither into the world. They are 3 now and absolutely fine. Good luck..gd job you had some idea on what to do. __________________ I CARE FOR TORTS

18-10-2007, 04:06 PM	#22
alicia Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: waterlooville, Hampshire Posts: 2,328	bless the little tort!!! you have done your best, good luck. i hope he makes it __________________ 0.0.2 graeca ibera

18-10-2007, 04:32 PM	#23
Toni115 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ongar Essex Posts: 3,203	fingers and toes crossed here too __________________ Toni xx Proud owner of 1 redfoot, 1 moggy, 1 very stupid dog, 1 dwarf Lop, 2 leopard geckos and two teenage girls!

18-10-2007, 04:34 PM	#24
shelley Member Hatchling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 577	Good luck, fingers crossed that he makes it. __________________ Shelley Mum to three Newfoundlands, two Cocker Spaniels, one German Shepherd, 9 Chinchillas, and 4 Hermann's and 2 Leopards... Tortoises that is! http://pic2.piczo.com/GalaxybearsNewfoundlands

18-10-2007, 06:45 PM	#26
joathome Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: colchester, essex Posts: 2,046	Hey good luck, fingers crossed here __________________ JO

18-10-2007, 06:04 PM	#25
rachel30b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: horncastle lincs Posts: 1,168	aw bless him fingers crossed here please post some pics 8)

18-10-2007, 07:34 PM	#27
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Paul, I hope this little fighter pulls through for you bless his little shell. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

18-10-2007, 08:24 PM	#28
tortoiseboy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My house Posts: 1,340	:O could i see some pictures?

18-10-2007, 09:13 PM	#29
terrific tortoises Member Juvenile Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 861	Many many thanks for all your encouraging words guys ... Just to update then, he is still alive, he has absorbed more of his yolk sac, he had a tiny drink of sterile water today too. I had a chance to have a closer look at him, and he definately only has one eye. I would rather not take any photos of him at this stage (I cannot really explain why? ) I am normally (given the chance) eager to take many many pics. egyptiandan64, Yes dan, thanks to your "pop lid" advice you gave me last year, I have utilised this on a number of occassions, with great results. One Eyed Jack sounds like a great name for him too, thanks mate ... sandy, The extended incubation time is a good question. I have had eggs from the same clutch hatch within 10 to 14 days of each other before, but never like this egg? It was over a month late, the questions are- How longer would the egg have incubated? Would the under developed tort have pipped/broke the egg itself? Would the tort have died in the egg? Would the tort have incubated for yet another month and been fully grown? When do we make the decission to assist in hatching a tort? Is the fact that this tort having only one eye, the reason for its lack of growth and slow incubation duration?... helen1, Hearing of your torts, has given me renewed hope for this little guys survival...T.T. 8) __________________

18-10-2007, 09:17 PM	#30
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	Paul Thats fantastic news! Fingers crossed the little guy gets stronger! I can understand you not taking pics, its your protective streak! Keep us informed. Wendy

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