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Final update. All 5 box turtle eggs in the zinnia garden hatched!
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Final update. All 5 box turtle eggs in the zinnia garden hatched!


Mama laid eggs in late June. I wouldn’t have known she did it if I didn’t see her, she covered the hole so well. Made a cage to protect the nest, and successfully hatched 5 babies. Just wanted to share how cute they were!

by Sea_Ganache620

48 Comments

  1. redeyereaderreaditt

    What a great experience. Thank you so much for sharing. My grandchildren would love to be a witness to something so special.

  2. MoodyOldMares

    How wonderful! Such tiny little turtles! Good job on protecting the babies.

  4. neckbeardsghost

    Soooooo cute 😍 Great job, taking care of them!

  6. proteus1858

    Neato! I just noticed the cage you made looks like a turtle as well! …This is probably a sign that your garden’s ecosystem is quite healthy. High five! ✋

  8. ThomasFromOhio

    So incredible! I haven’t seen a box turtle in decades.

  9. RebeeMo

    I remember you other post about them! I’m so glad they all made it, what adorable little cuties!

  11. BeeSlumLord

    Pic 4 “how dare you hold me” 😂

  12. eddiesmom

    Thank you for taking care of them ! And your zinnias 😍

  13. Over-Director-4986

    So cool. I remember seeing your post about the little enclosure you made for the nest.

    Love to see them hatched & snacking on berries! If you get slugs, they’d probably love those.

  15. Immer_Susse

    I love this so much. Thanks for the update

  18. baxbaum

    Omg their little faces 😭 they’re so cute

  21. Dependent-Sign-2407

    Thank you for shepherding these sweet little souls into the world. I remember your previous post and was so delighted to see the turtle-shaped cage you made to protect the eggs; what a treat to see them successfully hatch!

  22. Invaderzil

    Ermagerd they are sooooooo cute 🥹

  23. Bob-Bhlabla-esq

    Holy crap they are cute as hell!!

    Was this a pet box turtle or wild?

    Wow, how luck you found them without accidentally putting a shovel through them – they were in the garden, right? I always worry about hitting something 🙁

    I’m just happy I have more lizards in my garden these days – first time ever was just a couple years ago. I hope I don’t disturb any nests (but I’d love to *find* one!)

    Thank you for sharing this with us! 💐

  24. pamp1219

    This had made my entire year! Thank you soooo much for sharing!!

  25. North_South_Side

    Are these wild tortoises that just happen to live in your yard, or an escaped pet?

  28. YandereLady

    Imagine you hatch, and the first thing you find is a strawberry the same size as you. Mom picked a great spot to start life.

  31. klstopp

    That looks like a snapping turtle, not a box turtle, at least the ones I’ve seen in the US.

  33. nexxlevelgames

    Perfect

    Now you just have to find an intelligent rat to train them.

  34. Brunhilde27

    They’re so tiny and cute! Congrats to your zinnias on the successful hatching.

  36. Jane_Smith_Reddit

    So cute 🥰🐢🥰🐢🥰🐢

  38. MYOB3

    Now come on…they are just too adorable! 🤗🤗🤗

  39. marzipansies13

    What sleepy little babies. What a privilege to have helped them along the way. Thank you. <3

  42. MotownCatMom

    Aww. Those grumpy lil grandpa faces!!

  43. LetSubstantial1763

    So exciting! Thank you for sharing this with us!

  44. hit_the_joules

    Please, I’m crying at how tiny they are!

  45. hare-hound

    Pic #7… My heart!

    Thank you OP 🥰

  47. Felonious_Minx

    Well, we wouldn’t mind some more updates. 🐢😏

  48. Frosty_Astronomer909

    Ahhh, so cute thanks for protecting them.

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