Sounds like you have a gravid female. A restless female is normally a pregnant one. I've also seen them sniff the ground and investigating more often when they are getting ready to lay eggs. As for leaving them in the backyard to hatch, I would place a enclosure over top so no animals can dig them up. I'm from the east coast and here racoons prey upon turtle nest frequently. Also if you stick your pinky finger inside her shell in front of her back leg you should feel eggs. Just make sure she doesn't close up on you while your finger is there.

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