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| Sulcata Tortoise Eggs Depending on age and size of adult females, clutch size can range from 18 to 40 eggs (20-25 is average). Incubation takes 90-100 days at 84- 86 degrees. After pipping shell, hatchlings require another 3- 4 days to absorb remaining yolk sac. (see photos above and at right) |
| Redfoot Tortoise Eggs Clutches are usually 4-5 eggs and take 4-5 months to hatch when incubated at 84- 86 degrees. Redfoot hatchlings have a stronger yolk sac (than Sulcata), but still require an additional 3-4 days to absorb the remaining yolk. Most all hatchings are folded while inside the egg and folds are still present at birth (see photo at right) |
| Leopard Tortoise Eggs The average clutch is 8-12 eggs and takes about 4-5 months to hatch when incubated at 84-86 degrees. The hatchlings pictured are exceptionally small for Leopards, but these tiny babies are very active and doing well. This is the first clutch of "Chewy", a female Leopard sent to Tortuga Villa by her family in Oklahoma. As expected, Chewy loves the southern California sunshine and her Leopard friends. |
| Baby Leopards (2 Weeks Old) |
| Tortoise Hatchlings |
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| View Turtle Hatchlings |
| Chewy (Mother) |