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Data on Split scutes

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Posted by: Praslin at Wed Mar 26 22:42:47 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Praslin ]  
   

As a breeder I occasionally produce hatchling tortoises and various species that have the 4th or 5th vertebral scute split. Occasionally it appears on the side. I have always associated this cosmetic defect with the higher temperatures in the incubator and as most of us know higher temperatures, especially in the low 90's, will produce females.



I have run across different individuals in the past and more recently that have stated that this defect is not always associated with high temperatures, but also inherited from the parent.



Does anyone know if there is any merit to this statement? I have not found any data on the internet to support this.



-Ryan

Dallas, TX

   

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