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Well, you learn something new every day! Did you know that eared sliders lay eggs? Yep, it’s true! It’s amazing how these little critters can lay up to 20 eggs at a time. Talk about being productive! Plus, they’re so cute and fun to watch. Who knew that such a small creature could be so fascinating?
Can Red-Eared Sliders Lay Eggs Without Mating? [Solved]
Wow! Female red-eared sliders can lay eggs without a male? That’s wild! And they can lay up to 11 eggs at once - that’s a lot. No wonder they can have 2-3 clutches in one season. Amazing!
Reproduction: Eared sliders lay eggs in shallow nests dug into the ground or in vegetation near water. The female will lay between 3 and 12 eggs at a time, which hatch after about two months.
Diet: Eared sliders are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They feed on aquatic plants, insects, worms, crustaceans, mollusks and small fish.
Habitat: Eared sliders prefer slow-moving bodies of water such as ponds and marshes with plenty of vegetation for them to hide in or bask on. They also need access to land so they can lay their eggs and bask in the sun to regulate their body temperature.
Size: Adult eared sliders can grow up to 10 inches long from head to tail with males being slightly smaller than females on average
Lifespan: In captivity eared sliders can live up to 30 years while wild specimens typically live between 10-15 years
Eared sliders lay eggs - it’s as simple as that! They’re pretty cool critters, laying up to 20 eggs at a time. Whoa! That’s a lot of baby turtles. So if you’ve got an eared slider, keep an eye out for some eggs soon.
