General Care Discussion :: My turtle laid eggs...what do I do?

[Scapee & Al]

I've heard that I should just discard them but I'm not against keeping any babies that are born. How do I take care of them, how do I make sure that my turtle doesn't retain eggs?? I'm so lost and confused....we haven't had this happen before!

[PcBuilder14]

If you don't have a male they're basically like chicken eggs, they are infertile. If you have a male also then here are 2 links to take care of the eggs.
http://turtle_tails.tripod.com/raisingbabyturtles/tour8.htm
http://www.redearslider.com/reproduction.html

[Scapee & Al]

How do I tell if I have a boy? this may be the most stupid question ever posted but can two seperate breeds of turtles mate? They aren't both RES.

[zoologist]

well what two turtles do you have? if they are both sliders then hybrids are possible. same with sliders and cooters.

general rule for sliders/cooters is that the males claws are very very long, almost an inch. they also have long and fat tails.

[megcornell]

If the eggs were laid in water, more likely than not they are no longer viable.

Here's a link to nest sites and how to build them. It will come in handy the next time your turtle is gravid.
http://www.redearslider.com/reproduction.html