2007-06-12 21:11:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Actually, the problem with handling reptile eggs is that unlike bird eggs, they cannot handle being turned. After 24 to 36 hours of being laid, most reptile eggs begin forming blood vessels... turning the egg can result in these vessels rupturing, killing the developing embryo. Now, I'm not saying that every egg that is picked up is killed, but I am saying that picking up reptile eggs is not the best way to treat them if you want them to hatch.
As for how long to hatch, not really sure, how are you sure it's a mud turtle egg?
2007-06-12 23:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you handled the egg gently, it should hatch fine, presuming you put it back exactly where you found it. I'm not sure of the gestation time for this particular turtle's egg. Please don't touch the egg any more though. Turtle eggs are soft and it is possible to hurt the embryo.
2007-06-13 04:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by liljumpinlizard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It needs a warm place to germinate. I suggest you stick it up your butt and sit down slowly till you feel the feet scratch for freedom
2007-06-13 04:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by Max F 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋