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RE: Pictures of dip in plastron

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Posted by: EJ at Sun May 25 10:53:26 2008   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by EJ ]  
   

That dip also seems to occur where the air pocket in the egg sometimes develops. Because the ribs are not quite formed yet they are quite plastic and seem to take on the shape of the moist space available in the in addition to being folded.



Ed





>>EJ The tortoise has been out 2 weeks now and these pics were taken today. The top pic gives the best perspective of the depth of the dip. I have been soaking it and during the first week it sat on wet paper towels absorbing it's yolk. I hope your right but this is a deep dip, unlike folds I've also seen in new hatchlings....Thanks for your observation - I hope your right! later Richard

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>>Richard -amazoa-

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>>"Changes in behavior occur when the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change."
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers

Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

   

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