General Care Discussion :: random question.

[sx2r]

These eggs laying questions got me wondering..
Will female turtles lay eggs regardless if there is a male around? I know some birds lay eggs will anyways and some don't. So now I'm curious. Plus I'm pretty sure mine are all female

[steve]

Yes, they can become gravid even when alone.

[rsour24]

Yes, they can become gravid even when alone.

+1

[sx2r]

Thanks, is there a post somewhere so I can get firmular with what to look for and what to do when it happens, because again, I'm pretty she all 3 of mine are girls.

[steve]

There's a video from DB4L on how to feel for eggs. Theses are the main symptoms of a gravid girl:
1-urgently trying to get out of the tank, possibly ignoring you (sometimes at the same time of day)
2-digging/kicking with hind legs
3-lack of appetite
4-excessive basking

#1 and 2 are your best indicators.