Things You'll Need
- Mating box or area
- Moist soil
- Vermiculite
- Container for eggs
Instructions
Breed one pair of mature turtles. Box turtles breed when they are five years old or later.
Nourish box turtles while breeding. Their diet consists of fruits and vegetables, roots, flowers and fish. Female box turtles need calcium and vitamin D3 during mating season.
Fix a mating area. It should be 12 to 16 inches deep and consist of moss or damp soil. An outdoor area is best. Turtles lay between 2 and 7 eggs, or "clutch," at a time so make sure there's ample space to accommodate this.
Take eggs out of the box immediately after laying. Do not turn them over. Mark them for identification purposes with charcoal.
Incubate the eggs in a separate box with a mixture of water and vermiculite. Dig a spot for each egg. Leave enough space so they will not stick together.
Seal the container, leaving a few air holes. The temperature should not be over 80 degrees. Hatching will occur in 2 to 3 months