2007-08-28 13:47:16 · 7 answers · asked by lilmsmooody 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yes, some (but not all) turtle species have temperature dependent sex determination. A number of lizards also show this trait including the leopard gecko. All crocodilians as well.
2007-08-28 14:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Thea 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The temp that a reptile egg incubates at does have an effect on the gender of the hatchling. This has been documented in many reptile species, such as snakes, lizards, gators, crocs, and yes even turtles.
2007-08-28 21:14:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
temperature does influence the sex. if you would like more male turtles incubate at 77-75degrees and females incubate at 82-85degrees. . i am positive that temp influences the sex here is the source. if you incubate at too high a temperature the turtles will have deformities like extra scutes.
2007-08-28 22:37:40 · answer #3 · answered by o_cold_blooded_o 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes, temp does have an influence on the sex of the hatchling.
Intresting some other animals are effected the same way.
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0022-1511(198303)17%3A1%3C38%3AEOTOSD%3E2.0.CO%3B2-V
2007-08-28 21:03:47 · answer #4 · answered by Krazee about my pets! 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I researched it and I have found thet the temp has no effect.
2007-08-28 21:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah O. 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
no the gender chromosomes have already been decided since firtlation heat cannot change these chromosomes
2007-08-28 21:39:59 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. dope 4 · 0⤊ 5⤋
hell no dats impossibe
2007-08-28 22:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋