How many months do musk turtles lay eggs and how many can they produce

Musk turtles usually lay eggs from April to June. Compared with other months, the germ cells of both female and male musk turtles are more active at this time. If it is a turtle growing in a natural state, it will climb ashore and lay eggs by itself. If musk turtles are raised at home, it is necessary to provide them with suitable temperature and humid environment to help them hatch. They lay 3-6 eggs at a time and can lay eggs 1-4 times a year.

1. In what month does musk turtle lay eggs

Musk turtle can lay eggs almost at any time, but they mainly lay eggs from April to June. At this time, the temperature is right, and their germ cells are more active. If it is a musk turtle growing in the wild, the male and female turtles will mate at this time, and then the fertilized eggs will fully develop in the belly of the female turtle, and then the female turtle will climb up the shore to find a safe and humid place to lay eggs.

If it is raised at home, it needs artificial assistance in hatching, otherwise it will lead to hatching failure. Put their eggs on a clean towel, then wet the towel with water between 25 and 28 ℃, and then cover the eggs with a towel and get wet. And add a heating rod in the incubator to ensure the proper incubation temperature. After a period of time, the little musk turtle broke out of its shell.

2. How many musk turtles can lay

Musk turtles are relatively small in size and lay less eggs. Generally, they can lay 3-6 eggs 1-4 times a year. When they reach the spawning stage, they need to put the male and female turtles in an spawning box to provide them with a suitable environment. Here, the temperature is controlled at about 22-26 ℃, and the PH is controlled at neutral. This can increase their success rate of laying eggs. Then when laying eggs, don't disturb them. At this time, they are very easy to be scared. If they are disturbed at this time, they will fail to lay eggs.