23-04-2013, 06:54 PM | #1 |
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Cherryhead Redfoot Tortoise
A couple weeks ago I hatched out my first Cherryhead Redfoot tortoise. The male/father is almost all black. This one came out unusually dark.
This is the tortoise after the yolk sac was all absorbed. (kelly... you happy now?)
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23-04-2013, 06:57 PM | #2 |
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Beautiful tortoise love the colours
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It's gorgeous! I want another one now!
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Posted in the 'other animals' section.
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Congratulations, what a stunning hatchling.
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I just had visions of leather and chains for some reason.
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I'm definately a feather guy.
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23-04-2013, 10:27 PM | #9 |
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He/she is gorgeous!
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