1. Crocodile turtles lay eggs several times a year Most crocodile turtles lay eggs twice a year, and some of them lay eggs for the first time or are weak, and may only lay eggs once a year. Of course, there are also mature crocodile turtles or those with good physique, which can give birth more than twice a year.
When crocodile turtles mature, they reproduce. Crocodile turtles usually start estrus from May to August, and after estrus, they will choose their own opposite sex. After successful pairing, they will mate in water. Some time after mating, they begin to lay eggs for the first time. After the first laying time has passed, eggs will be laid again.
2. How to hatch crocodile turtle eggs1. Prepare an incubator: If you want to hatch crocodile turtle eggs, you should choose to prepare an incubator. Place a layer of foam board in the box, then put some sand on the foam board, and finally put the eggs on the sand. It should be noted that several holes need to be pierced in the foam board, and the position of eggs should be far away.
2. Control the incubation environment: When crocodile turtle eggs hatch, the temperature should be controlled between 28-30 ℃, the humidity should be kept between 81%-85%, and the water content of sand should be kept between 7%-8%.
3. Regular inspection: When crocodile turtle eggs hatch, breeders need to regularly check whether the eggs are healthy. If broken eggs are found, they should be taken out immediately to avoid affecting the hatching of other eggs. Check the humidity regularly. If the sand turns white, it may be short of water, so it is necessary to spray clear water immediately.
