YouTube - Keepers are often presented with issues when incubating and hatching tortoise eggs. One of these issues is the possibility of twins. Twins can be conjoined or perish in the egg but sometimes they are born and are simply joined at the yolk sac. This video from Garden State Tortoise shows how to safely separate the twins when this occurs.
YouTube - Keepers are often presented with issues when incubating and hatching tortoise eggs. One of these issues is the possibility of twins. Twins can be conjoined or perish in...
On the Web - Hermann’s tortoises have been a major part of Garden State Tortoise for more than two decades. The rare western subspecies has proven to be their primary focus, yet...
Facebook - Here is an update on the western Hermann’s tortoise twins hatched out at Garden State Tortoise, doing well after being separated.
Facebook - Garden State Tortoise discovered a pair of perfectly formed Western Hermann’s tortoises sharing one yolk sac attempting to break out of their egg. The tortoises were assisted out...
TortoiseForum.org - An impressive clutch of redfoot tortoises produces some vibrant colors and a pair of adorable twins.
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