My female eastern layed her first clutch of 6 eggs yesterday. It is a full 2-3 weeks earlier than she ever has layed her eggs. The weather has been more summer like than spring so that probably is the reason. She also usually lays 7-9 eggs per clutch. Last year she layed 2 clutches the first 9 the second 7 eggs and in previous years she layed 7. I was just wondering if others are seeing eggs earlier than usual. She is a very large turtle 6 1/2 inches over 1000grams.
Phil
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box turtle eggs
phil nj
May 25, 2004 06:32 PM
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LisaOKC
May 25, 2004 11:24 PM
I definately am seeing eggs earlier this year.
So far I've had one 3 toed lay 5 eggs on Friday night and I've had three ornates lay a clutch each. I've got another 3 toed that is just starting to show signs of being gravid.
I usually don't see eggs until June, not sure what the deal is.
StephF
May 28, 2004 04:22 PM
One of my girls laid eggs during a howling storm here Wednesday evening, a good 3 weeks earlier than her first clutch last year, and I've noticed a couple of the other girls drinking lots of water and marching around after the others have retired. Wouldn't be surprised to have more eggs by the end of the weekend...
Stephanie
