When do flame turtles lay their eggs and how do they hatch

After the flame turtle lays eggs, the breeder should collect the eggs first and put them in the incubator. The proper environment in the incubator will help the eggs hatch. Breeders need to adjust the temperature in the incubator to 25-32 ℃, keep the humidity at 80%-90%, and sprinkle water three times a day. If the environment in the incubator is suitable, eggs can hatch in only 60-80 days. Small flame turtles hatched successfully are fragile, so breeders can put them in shallow water first.

1. When does the flame turtle lay eggs

It takes longer for the flame turtle to mature, about 7-8 years, so it takes them at least 9 years to lay eggs. After meeting the breeding conditions, they will mate in a suitable season, generally speaking, in May every year, but the temperature is different in different regions, so the mating time is different every year, so breeders should pay attention to it. After mating in May, flame turtles will lay eggs from June to September. They can lay eggs four times a year, and each time they can lay 5-10 eggs. After they lay eggs, the breeder needs artificial incubation.

2. How to hatch the eggs of flame turtle

To hatch the eggs of flame turtle, we must first prepare an incubator, spread vermiculite or sand in the box, and adjust the temperature to 25-32 ℃. At this time, the breeder can collect the eggs laid by the flame turtle, and first check whether there are sperm spots on the eggs. If there are, they can be directly put into the incubator. If not, they can be placed outside for a period of time.

After putting eggs into the incubator, the breeder needs to sprinkle water three times a day to ensure that the humidity in the incubator is 80%-90%. Keep this environment, and after 60-80 days, the flame turtle can hatch successfully. Newly hatched flame turtles are fragile, and breeders need to take good care of them before they can grow up.