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How do long neck turtles mate?

Long-necked turtles mate in the water, with the male closely following the female until she is ready. The male then positions himself on top of the female and fertilizes her eggs as she lays them. Mating can be a rough process involving biting and other aggressive behaviors between the turtles.


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.


When is mating season for turtles?

Mating season for turtles generally occurs in the spring and early summer, varying depending on the species and location. Most turtles tend to mate in the warmer months when they are more active and conditions are favorable for nesting and egg incubation.


What kind of fish red ear slider turtles?

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


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.