The gestation period varies for different breeds of turtle.
The Green Sea Turtle has a gestation period of between seven and 10 weeks. They lay several batches of approximately 100 eggs over several weeks. The adult turtle reaches its sexual maturity in-between 10 and 15 years, and they normally breed between October and February. The survival rate for hatched eggs is very low in the first year. Only one or two out of 100 hatchlings will survive. They eat sea grass; mangrove leaves and some younger turtles will also eat fish and algae. These turtles can grow to 5 feet long and can weigh up to 500 pounds. Their average life lasts between 40 and 50 years.
American Box turtles have a gestation period of between nine and 10 weeks. Their eggs are flexible and oblong in shape. They normally lay up to seven eggs at a time. These turtles can live to over 100 years, but the average lifespan is 50 years. The shell of an adult box turtle is impenetrable to any potential predator but the animal does not automatically close the shell to prevent threat.
Chicken turtles have a lower life span than any other turtle. Their average life expectancy is between 20 and 24 years. The male chicken turtle reproduces with the female by vibrating the fore-claws against the females face. The major difference in these turtles is that they have two egg-laying seasons, between February and May; and between August and November. The female can lay up to 19 clutches of eggs and the embryos can postpone development if the temperatures are too high. Chicken turtles will eat crayfish, fish, fruits, insects, plants and frogs. They have a unique suction system that pulls the food into their throat.
The Green Sea Turtle has a gestation period of between seven and 10 weeks. They lay several batches of approximately 100 eggs over several weeks. The adult turtle reaches its sexual maturity in-between 10 and 15 years, and they normally breed between October and February. The survival rate for hatched eggs is very low in the first year. Only one or two out of 100 hatchlings will survive. They eat sea grass; mangrove leaves and some younger turtles will also eat fish and algae. These turtles can grow to 5 feet long and can weigh up to 500 pounds. Their average life lasts between 40 and 50 years.
American Box turtles have a gestation period of between nine and 10 weeks. Their eggs are flexible and oblong in shape. They normally lay up to seven eggs at a time. These turtles can live to over 100 years, but the average lifespan is 50 years. The shell of an adult box turtle is impenetrable to any potential predator but the animal does not automatically close the shell to prevent threat.
Chicken turtles have a lower life span than any other turtle. Their average life expectancy is between 20 and 24 years. The male chicken turtle reproduces with the female by vibrating the fore-claws against the females face. The major difference in these turtles is that they have two egg-laying seasons, between February and May; and between August and November. The female can lay up to 19 clutches of eggs and the embryos can postpone development if the temperatures are too high. Chicken turtles will eat crayfish, fish, fruits, insects, plants and frogs. They have a unique suction system that pulls the food into their throat.
