The number of eggs laid in the first year after the stone golden turtle matures is small, and only 1-3 eggs can be laid in a year. Because they reproduce for the first time, the fertilization rate will be lower and the number of eggs will be less. After they develop stably, the number of eggs will increase, and they can lay 8-10 eggs a year. Generally speaking, the ratio of male to female reproduction of stone golden turtle is 3: 1. If breeders want them to breed a little more, they can adjust the breeding ratio to be 1: 2 or 1: 2.5. This can improve their fertilization rate and make them reproduce more.

The stone golden turtle has a long life span, so their adult time is longer, which usually takes about 8 years. When they can breed depends on their living environment. If it is a stone golden turtle living in the wild, it will take a long time to mature, which takes about 8-9 years. Although the environment in the wild is more suitable for them to survive, the food in the wild is scarce, so their development speed will be slower. The development speed of artificial breeding will be faster, and it only takes about 7-8 years. Because the artificial breeding environment is relatively stable and the food is abundant, the growth speed will be faster.