Split Scutes

Both turtles and tortoise may be born with split scutes. There is nothing wrong with a turtle with split scutes, and this does not hinder the health in any manner.

I have three tortoises with split scutes, and these guys eat, sleep, and explore just like the rest.

Split scutes may come in a variety of appearances, from a zipper-back appearance, one or two extra scutes, many extra scutes, etc. As you can see to the right, Scuttle, one of my red foot tortoises, has many extra scutes; instead of the average of 13 scutes.

There is no defined reason as to why split scutes arise. Some believe it has to do with high incubation temperatures, whereas others believe it may have to do with genetics.

In most cases, a split scute will take up the same space as one regular sized/shaped scute. In other cases, it may reach into the area of two scutes.

News in Personal Life

I'm extremely sad to say that my boyfriend of 2.5 years has broken up with me. Given that I'm having some issues processing and comprehending what's going on with my life, and of course he's of no help as to why this relationship ended so quickly and out of the blue.

But anyway, with the added stress in my life, I have decided to sell some of my reptiles. I'll be releasing pictures of at least one leachianus gecko, chahoua, a breeding trio of crested geckos, and three proven female gargoyle geckos.

goReptiles Joins Etsy

It's been some time coming, but I've finally started up my store on Etsy. It's pretty simple, but I should be adding more to it, so that it is more appeasing to the eye.

Check it out : goReptiles Etsy

I will be updating with more products this weekend.

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