Question: How do the snapping turtles reproduce ?

Answer: All turtles lay eggs. They build nests on land - they dig holes in which they deposit the eggs and cover them up. Unlike birds eggs, turtle eggs can't hold moisture and will dry out if left exposed on the ground. The little turtles hatch after 2-3 months, depending on the species. All turtles, including the marine species, lay eggs on land, and the first thing the new born turtle do after leaving the egg is run to the ocean for cover from preditors like birds or variety of four-legged carnivores. In North America, snapping turtles mate from April to November and nest from late April to October. The eggs take usually 80 - 90 days to hatch. The eggs are spherical and about inch in diameter. To find out more about snapping turtle reproduction please click here. Thanks for asking! Stan

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