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i have two turtles2007-11-24 2:00:54

Regardless of method chosen, temperature is the most important factor. Eggs incubated at between 85掳 and 90掳 F will usually hatch if fertile. Experimentation is necessary to determine proper light wattage that will maintain constant temperature. In some incubators, a 7-1/2-Watt light is sufficient; others may need a 40-Watt bulb or more. Distance from the eggs should be 8-10 inches if using a styrofoam cooler so you avoid hot spots on the eggs; this will probably necessitate mounting the bulb in the lid and adjusting the wattage to get a stable interior temperature.

Let the closed incubator heat completely for several hours, checking the thermometer from time to time before finally deciding which size light is best. Always keep a spare light on hand because the original will burn out at some point during the incubation process.

Desert tortoise eggs will hatch anywhere between 76 and 120 days, average time being about 85 to 90 days. Many water turtle eggs require the same length of time. Some of the more exotic species require up to six months (one African Pancake tortoise hatchling appeared after 210 days!); in these cases, it is best to check specific references, look on the internet, or network with other keepers to learn incubation times.

The following incubation times are average ranges: Tortoises, 70-100 days; box turtles, 60-90 days; water turtles, 60-85 days; and exotic tortoises, 100-160 days. Use these times as a guide; remember, there can be exceptions based on external factors.

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I don't know.

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What you could do is maybe search the web,ask the pet shop or pound there are many things you could do an Id would put like a little like borrow hiding olace in there so they dont have them in the open and turtles are reptiles they will have eggs! Seee ya

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I love you

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Few turtles automatically lay fertile eggs after the first mating- it usually takes a few practices and some infertile eggs first.

In 2-3 weeks after mating, you should be able to feel eggs around her hind feet.

Eggs should be laid in a drained patch of sand and loam mix in a nest she will dig the day she lays them. The timing for this is variable, but not too long after you can easily feel the eggs.

The eggs will incubate in the nest for between about 20 days and almost a year depending on temps, etc.

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