So i have been raising a pair of N.A. Woods for about 6 years now and the female just laid eggs the other day. What temp should i incubate @? I put them in @ 84d with peat moss and perlite with high humidity. Is this correct? How long should i expect them to be in the incubator?
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N.A. Wood Turtle Eggs
tripletoes
Apr 18, 2010 12:22 PM
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kensopher
Apr 24, 2010 06:39 AM
Wow, it is early in the year for wood turtle eggs. Congrats.
Were they hibernated?
I have noticed that wood turtle eggs are a bit more senstitive to high incubation temperatures than many other turtles. I incubate at a range of between 80 and 83 degrees F. Since sex is genetic, and not temperature dependent, you can err on the cooler side. They hatch quickly...I have had anywhere from 45 to 60 days...usually 50 or so.
Good luck. If they are viable, they will chalk a day or two after laying.
