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Why do turtles mate?

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to add more turtles into the inviroment and also because that enjoy to mate :)

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Since many sea turtles return to the same beach each time to nest, development can disrupt the cycle.

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no. turtles do not find mates for life

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How do long neck turtles mate?

Long neck turtles mate the same as every other turtles. There might be one or two differences but the do the same thing.


What kind of fish red ear slider turtles?

You can. You just have to wash your hands after your done.


How do turtles mate?

For aquatic turtles, the males will circle the female and in certain species (sliders, cooters, maps and painted turtles), the males will put their front foreclaws by the side of their head and wave it quickly in front of the female's face. If the female accepts, the male mounts her from the behind. Male turtles' penis is kept in the tail and it is inserted in the female's cloaca. If they are successful, they are locked together (he grabs her by the shell)for a few minutes only. They may mate a few times. In land turtles (tortoises), males will often ram the female with its shell (head tucked in). Sometimes males will bite the females on the neck (both aquatic and land turtles). Some male tortoise actually grunt! Once again, they mount from behind using the tail/penis to deliver the semen to the cloaca.


During courtship what do turtles do?

A ritualized courtship is followed by male turtles. Depending on their species, some may nip at the female's shell or neck, bob their heads over the female's head, or vibrate their front claws against the female's head. Female turtles not wishing to mate may pull into their shells or try to escape.


Why is your turtle fluttering it hands over the other turtle?

If one turtle begins biting at another turtle's neck, I'm almost positive it means it is getting ready to mate and its letting the other turtle know its only matter of time before they do mate. I would advise you to keep them separated for at least 3 months, until the mating season is over. Unless you do want baby turtles. it is totally natural.

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What size do turtles have to be to mate?

the turtle has to be 2000000000 to mate


When do the sonoyta mud turtles mate?

They mate in the summer


How do long neck turtles mate?

Long neck turtles mate the same as every other turtles. There might be one or two differences but the do the same thing.


Are red-eared slider turtles asexual?

turtles mate just as much as others. yours may not LOVE eachother Turtles reproduce sexually and lay eggs as well. Turtles mate for up to fifteen minutes underwater.


When age do pet turtles mate?

5


When do green sea turtles mate?

When they get horny


How do green turtles attract a mate?

with their claws.


Can box turtles mate more than once?

Yes, a pair of box turtles may mate several times each mating season.


How often do turtles mate?

Around the end of spring


What are an alligator snapping turtles mating rituals?

Snapping turtles mate from May through November


D when pet turtles mate do they have babies?

yes they do


Do sea turtles need a mate to reproduce?

....yes.