These pictures show three of my Hermann's eggs hatching July 09, the whole process takes up to twelve hours, starting with a tiny hole which is punctured by the hatchlings egg tooth, it then continues to 'pip' away at the shell until it finally emerges, thirsty and tired.
I discovered these begining to hatch one morning before I set off for work - they were still working their way out when I returned eight hours later!
After several hours of hard labour, the babies receive a welcome bath & an opportunity to savour their first drink.
