? Musk turtles can reproduce as adults, but they mature at different times for different sexes. Like the male musk turtle, it generally takes 4-8 years to mature, and the female takes longer, about 5-9 years. But even between the same sex, the living environment is different, and the time they mature is also different. Therefore, breeders can also judge them according to their size. Generally, when the length of their size is 10-14 centimeters, they have the ability to reproduce.
? Musk turtles breed when they are mature. They begin to mate when the water temperature is between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. Musk tortoises mate in the water. The male will chase the female all the time. After a period of time, the female will stop. The male will quickly climb on the back of the female and put the copulatory device into the cloaca of the female. After mating, they will lay eggs at intervals. When laying eggs, the male will build a nest with the female. They will choose to dig a hole near the shore and then lay their eggs in it. If they are raised at home, they can prepare a container for laying eggs, let them lay eggs directly in it, and then control the temperature and humidity in the container, waiting for hatching. If the surrounding environment is suitable, the young tortoises will break out of their shells after 60-84 days.
