Turtle Breeding

[pirahnafreak13]

How old do painter turtles need to be before you can breed them?

 

[Jason]

I dont have my turtle bible handy but i think its 2-4 years.

i'd have to look up the specifics on it....

jason

 

[pirahnafreak13]

Do you know how big the shell has to be?

 

[lovespunaround]

Turtles take a while to mature. You'll have to wait maybe five or six years.

 

[elevatethis]

They need a pretty large dry area to breed as well. Soil, mulch, stuff to dig in. They won't breed at all in an entirely aquatic setup.

 

[aquaking]

yeah i have a pair little over 1 year old and they are doing the mating signs and everything but are to small i beleave. I put a beach area and they don't even touch it... so I think it's going to be awhile.... lol