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We have 2 yellow bellied turtles, it is possible for one to be pregnant2007-11-24 2:02:57

We were told the sex cannot be determined and that the conditions in this country are not ideal for breeding. However recently one has started to dig in the pebbles in the water as if nesting. I have read that they come on to land to nest, could it be possible that she could be pregnant? If it is what other signs could we look for and is there anything in particular we need to do?

Answers:

Sex can EASILY be determined on turtles old enough to mate, and in most countries, yellow-bellies mate readily.

They do a long courtship ritual first. Seen any evidence of a face-to-face 'dance' in the water with the male stroking the female's cheeks? Seen any signs of mating?

They would normally mate and lay in the spring. What you are seeing is much more likely to be a pre-hibernation behavior.

Try these links for more helpful info on caring for these guys:

http://www.redearslider.com (a closely related species with the same basic cares)

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com.

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Is it getting cold where you are? What is the temp of their water? They could be getting ready to hibernate.

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no it can not be pregnet look at the other qustion i anwered

GOOD LUCK

P.S a male has long nails for gripping the turtle shell a female as short nails