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This series of photos were taken from Monday morning until Tuesday evening. It had first pipped on Sunday.
The hatchling first sticks out it's nose and breathes directly for about a day and a half.
Then it turns in the egg. Eventually the egg is opened all the way around.
They usually sleep for a while before wandering out of the egg.
It doesn't always happen in that way but usually it does.

Turning in the egg

Whew! The hard part is over.

I'm hoping this year.

It is nice when they follow the rules.

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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care

Although this is not a "cherryhead".. just wanted to make that distinction.

"Time to stretch.. out"

Terry

Sometimes you just be at the right time.. and your camera cooperates..

".. it smells different out here.."

Thanks Carl..

Terry
Blessed again

..kinda like a can-opener : )

"I'm being shy.."

(these got a little out of order)

Terry

Wow is that thing colorful! Nice pics too.

i'm sure that it must be amazing to be able to witness this!

what an adorable little tail-end view!

how are all your new "kids" doing?

.. after several hours.. "..I can walk out from here"!

How do you like these colors Carl?

It is a long exciting process Carly!

Thanks...

Terry

Yep, it is a privilege to work with these animals. And you never get tired of seeing an egg with a little head sticking out of it.

Looks VERY nice Carl. Good job...

#27 Elongata hatched here yesterday... things are getting BUSY with all of them! I need to get some pics of the 2005 babies.

Best of luck with all your eggs this season.

Matt
p.s. - I still have a few more 'good' looking Elongata eggs to go! Crazy...
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"Change what you cannot accept... do not accept what you can't change!"

Tod Ashley C.$.C.