There is no particular age female ear sliders begin laying eggs. But, having males around helps to speed things up.
With that being said, you definitely want to start watching out for gravid behavior at around 2 years and 5-6”. But, nature is unpredictable, so it could be sooner or at times, later.
At times, females never lay eggs! Do not keep a female with many males as they could pester her too much and stress her out.
At What Age Do Red Eared Sliders Stop Laying Eggs?
From experience, red-eared sliders top laying eggs at Age 16.
Do Red Eared Sliders Lay Eggs?
Yes, they do.
Do Red Eared Sliders Lay Eggs Without Male?
Red-eared sliders can lay eggs without a male. But these eggs are infertile and they feed on them shortly after laying.
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At What Age Do Red-Eared Sliders Mate?
There is no particular age at which female ear sliders begin to mate. But, having males around helps to speed things up.
With that being said, you definitely want to start watching out for gravid behavior at around 2 years and 5-6”. But, nature is unpredictable, so it could be sooner or at times, later.
How Often Do Red Eared Sliders Lay Eggs?
Red Eared Slider females usually lay between 3 and 5 clutches of eggs per year. The clutches are usually laid 15 to 30 days apart.
Can Red Eared Sliders Lay Eggs in Water?
Red-eared sliders will lay eggs in water if there is no place to lay. The eggs are usually infertile or dead as a result of exposure to the water.
How Many Eggs Do Red Eared Sliders Lay?
Red Eared Slider females usually lay between 3 and 5 clutches of eggs per year. The clutches are usually laid 15 to 30 days apart.
How To Tell If Red Eared Slider Eggs Are Fertile
They will often chalk and band if fertile… after a few weeks you can often see blood vessels in the egg too when “candled” (shining a light through the egg. It’s worth noting that turtles eggs are NOT like bird eggs… rotating the egg will kill the embryo. the egg must be left as found.. top side up