General Care Discussion :: How long does it take a turtle to start producing eggs?

[StoneFury]

i have a female RES and it is a hatchling but i was just curious on what stage in its life will it start producing eggs?

[crackerlady2007]

Usually not 'til she's 6" long. If she is a hatchling, though, you can't tell what she is. She'll have to be 4" long before you will know for sure.

[StoneFury]

ah ok. how many years does it usually take for it to get 6" long?

[Chrisbarnett]

Usually 4" th first year, and then a inch a year after that.

Thats a loose guideline though.