Because the sun's heat is needed for the development of the eggs. In some colder areas the hatchling turtles often do not leave the nest until the following spring, even though they may have hatched in late summer the previous year.
Depends on location but generally in the late spring, early summer.
Red ear slider turtles typically lay their eggs in the spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Red-eared slider turtles typically lay their eggs in the spring or early summer, usually between May and July. They prefer to lay their eggs in sandy or loose soil near bodies of water.
Turtles lay over 500 eggs in summer i hope this helps you find your answer!
most lay their eggs in the sand or near by grass.
Yes, box turtles are egg layers. Female box turtles typically lay eggs in nests dug into the ground during the warmer months, usually between late spring and early summer. The number of eggs can vary, but they usually lay between 3 to 8 eggs per clutch. After laying, the eggs incubate in the soil for about 60 to 90 days before hatching.
no only in the spring
they lay their eggs underneath the sand
summer
during spring to summer
they lay eggs spring to summer.
If turtles lay eggs underwater, the eggs will not survive as they require oxygen to develop properly. Turtles typically lay their eggs on land in a nest to ensure the eggs have access to oxygen and the right conditions for incubation.