How old is the Brazilian tortoise and in what environment does it lay eggs?

Brazilian tortoises usually lay eggs when they are 4-5 years old. Some tortoises lay eggs earlier, while others lay eggs later, which is mainly affected by hibernation. Tortoises that have experienced hibernation become sexually mature much earlier, so they lay eggs earlier. The breeding probability of Brazilian tortoises is still relatively high. They usually start laying eggs in April every year. When laying eggs, they need moist sandy soil. If there is no sand, they will lay their eggs directly in the water.

1. How old does the Brazilian tortoise begin to lay eggs

? The Brazilian tortoise lays eggs at the age of 4-5. Different tortoises lay eggs at different times. If they have hibernated, they will lay eggs earlier than those who have not hibernated. Anyone who has ever raised a Brazilian tortoise knows that their breeding population is also considerable. Their breeding season is from April to September

every year. They usually start mating in April and lay eggs in May. In addition to hibernation, which affects the time they lay eggs, genes and the environment in which they live also affect the time they reach sexual maturity. Tortoises with better genes and better living environment will mature earlier.

2. In what environment does the Brazilian tortoise lay eggs

? When laying eggs, the Brazilian tortoise will look for a wet sandy soil. Female turtles dig a hole in the sand and lay their eggs in the hole, which not only hides their eggs, but also provides some nutrition for the eggs in the moist sand. Sometimes they can not find wet sand, they will put their eggs in the water, the eggs in the water without protection, will be subject to many threats from the outside world. In addition, it should be noted that when Brazilian tortoises mate or lay eggs, they must ensure that the surrounding environment is quiet, so as not to frighten them and affect their normal reproduction.