Egg laying

Lane · 26-02-2013, 04:04 PM

So I have my first female and am trying to learn more about the egg stuff, so here goes.
Do they all lay eggs even if they haven't been with a male? If yes when does this start? She is 5"at the moment.
She was in with 3 males at the store should I keep an eye on her incase she is pregnant? Or do I not need to worry about anything until she is 6"+?

**egyptiandan64** · 26-02-2013, 04:24 PM

You don't have to worry about anything until she is at least 6 inches SCL.

Very few tortoises lay eggs without being with a male (or some other stimulus like an aggressive female in with her).
So you've got a male and a bit of time to go before you have to worry about getting eggs.

Danny

Lane · 26-02-2013, 10:53 PM

Cool thanks

26-02-2013, 04:04 PM	#1
Lane Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 253	Egg laying So I have my first female and am trying to learn more about the egg stuff, so here goes. Do they all lay eggs even if they haven't been with a male? If yes when does this start? She is 5"at the moment. She was in with 3 males at the store should I keep an eye on her incase she is pregnant? Or do I not need to worry about anything until she is 6"+?

26-02-2013, 04:24 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	You don't have to worry about anything until she is at least 6 inches SCL. Very few tortoises lay eggs without being with a male (or some other stimulus like an aggressive female in with her). So you've got a male and a bit of time to go before you have to worry about getting eggs. Danny __________________

26-02-2013, 10:53 PM	#3
Lane Member Hatched Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 253	Cool thanks

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