Turtles usually only lay eggs when they are about 7 years old.

This animal does not become sexually mature until it is 5 years old, and can reproduce when it is well developed at 7 years old. Like other animals, turtles also need some time to mature sexually. If they hibernate in winter, they can promote the secretion of sex hormones and accelerate this process.

Its breeding period is generally from April to August. Male and female turtles will mate first, and then the female turtle will find a suitable place to lay eggs and bury the eggs in sand. After 80-100 days, the hatchlings will hatch. will hatch out.

How to breed:

1. Breeding time: The breeding time of turtles is generally from April to August, of which May to July is the peak period of egg laying. Female turtles can lay eggs 3-4 times a year, with an interval of 10-25 days each time, and can lay about 5-8 eggs at a time. It should be noted that the temperature must be controlled during spawning and must not exceed 35°C.

2. The egg-laying process: Turtle egg-laying is generally divided into four stages. The first stage is to find a suitable place, the second stage is to dig a hole, the third stage is to lay eggs, and the last stage is to lay eggs. Cover with soil. Usually it will choose an environment with relatively loose soil, so that the hatchlings can easily come out of it.

3. Turtle hatching: Turtle eggs need to hatch for 80-90 days before hatchlings can hatch out. The eggs are off-white at first, turn purple at 30 days, and start to turn black at 70 days. The hatchlings can go into the water immediately after hatching, but it is best to wait for those raised in captivity until the belly button has been retracted before going into the water.