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Why did your female turtle lay eggs with no male present?
KeriChildJones
Female turtles will always lay eggs once they reach sexual maturity, with or without mating with a male.
The only difference is that unless the female turtle has mated, the eggs will not be fertile, therefore they will not hatch.
They will only hatch if they are fertile as a result of mating.
If you have only just bought your turtle, you should consider keeping the eggs in incubation just in case she came in contact with a male and mated before you bought her.
In summary, your female turtle has reached sexual maturity and will begin to lay infertile, dud eggs that will not hatch, unless she has mated with a male turtle.
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How do turtles make eggs?
The female turtle will lay the eggs and the male comes along and fertilizes them. The female turtle will lay eggs even if there is no male turtle around.
Do the desert female turtle furtilize the eggs?
no, the female turtle needs a male to fertilize her eggs. she can hold her eggs for about 3 years. she can lay them before that though, if she wants.
Does a female turtle need a male turtle to breed?
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When a female box turtle lays eggs dose a male box turtle have to fertilize it?
No, they fertilize it before they are layed
Can a goldfish lay eggs without a male present?
All fish can lay eggs without a male present. The male and female fish do not meet during reproduction. Eggs are fertilized only once they leave the female's body. The male will come later to fertilize them with his sperm after the female fish has laid the eggs and left
How do you tell a female sea turtle from a male sea turtle?
the male turtle has a longer tail than the female turtle. the female turtle is always larger than the male turtle..
Can a female turtle has a baby turtle without a male turtle?
What is necessary is sperms of male turtle . So if there is presence of undamaged sperms in surrounding water then female can be fertilized .
Does a female turtle egg need to be fertalized by a male after laid?
Turtles are not fish. The eggs are fertilized when the turtles mate, if a female lays eggs before mating then the eggs will be unfertilized and will never get fertilized.
Can a lone turtle lay eggs if kept separated for 4 months?
Your question is some what unclear but I will try my best to answer it. A female turtle doesn't have to mate to lay eggs. So even a lone female turtle may lay unfertilized eggs. If an adult male and female turtle are kept together then they will mate. If the female doesn't have sand or dirt to lay her eggs in then she may lay her eggs in the water or on whatever land possible. If you know your turtle is pregnant and put her in an separate enclosure for 4 months then yes she probably will lay eggs in there.
What is a male or female green turtle called?
A turtle
Why does your female turtle get on top of your male turtle?
To make a baby turtle
Can turtles lay fertilized eggs without males?
Female turtles need to have a male turtle mate with them while they are in season in order to lay fertilized eggs
