The alligator snapping turtle is a common species of turtle. Whether it is a wild species or an artificially bred species, it can be bred after sexual maturity. However, their reproductive process needs to reach the age of sexual maturity before it can be carried out. The age of sexual maturity of wild species of snapping turtles and cultured species of snapping turtles is not the same. Wild breeds reach sexual maturity very late, sometimes at about 10 years of age. Artificial breeding varieties are different, their sexual maturity is relatively early, may be around seven or eight years old with reproductive capacity.
However, specifically when they become sexually mature is not certain, because there are individual differences and the impact of breeding methods. The way of breeding will affect the surrounding environment, and then affect the growth rate and the age of sexual maturity of the crocodile turtle. If they want to reproduce as soon as possible, they need careful maintenance, suitable environment and adequate food.
The reproductive capacity of the snapping turtle is very strong. They lay a very large number of eggs at a time, between 20-90. Moreover, if properly cared for, they can lay eggs twice or more a year. Moreover, the hatching of these eggs is relatively easy to succeed, and the hatching time will be shortened if artificial hatching is carried out. When hatching, we should pay attention to controlling the temperature and humidity around us. In addition, let the right light shine on these eggs, they are more likely to hatch. Under the right light conditions, their hatching time will also be shortened.
