General Care Discussion :: No eggs this summer

[hea23th]

Last summer was the first summer my red eared slider laid eggs. She is now 12. This summer, Myrtle shows no interest in egg laying. I've taken her outside a few times and she just finds a place to burrow and then takes a nap. She's calm, not restless in the water, and is eating well. Should I be concerned? Do they lay eggs every summer?

[steve]

If she is alone (or if you only have females), she will be less inclined to lay eggs, even on a regular basis.

[hea23th]

So no worries? Or is she holding them in? I just don't want her egg-bound.

[steve]

You can feel for them if think she might have them.
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