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My small herd of Redfoot have been very sexually active all Summer long. Even before then. But there are now so many places that my females could have deposited eggs and each time I attempt to excavate an area, my back starts hurting badly. So I haven't search too much. But I know that they are there.
My question is could any hatch all by themselves? Soon the cooler south Florida weather comes in and temperatures do get to as low as 50. Rarely colder at night. Daytime temps will be 59-78. Rarely higher and the whole area stays more humid than normal thanks to my rain maker system that turns on for 5 minutes every 3 hours during the day.
In the meantime, when I am in the pen I only walk on the cement pavers and don't step in any of the grass or substrate for fear of smashing some eggs. I suspect that there are several clutches deposited in the area of dense plants. It's also high ground. An area that stays dry.
What are the chances?
Anyone?
My question is could any hatch all by themselves? Soon the cooler south Florida weather comes in and temperatures do get to as low as 50. Rarely colder at night. Daytime temps will be 59-78. Rarely higher and the whole area stays more humid than normal thanks to my rain maker system that turns on for 5 minutes every 3 hours during the day.
In the meantime, when I am in the pen I only walk on the cement pavers and don't step in any of the grass or substrate for fear of smashing some eggs. I suspect that there are several clutches deposited in the area of dense plants. It's also high ground. An area that stays dry.
What are the chances?
Anyone?