Anxiously waiting...

[Kory]

This wait is killing me! I posted about a month ago about my 10 box turtle eggs in the incubator. The 5 gulf coast are at 33 days in the incubator and the now 4 three-toed eggs are a day behind at 32 days. One of them turned brown and caved in so I removed it before it burst or got too yucky because I didnt want it to jeopardize the other eggs. If I am keeping my temps right at 80 when do yall think they will hatch? These eggs have me feeling like an anxious little kid! Even though I know there is nothing changing I check on them multiple times a day. My constant checking has only gotten worse now that schools is out and I am off work for the summer!

 

[wellington]

I don't know, sorry, but I do know it's a long time. Another member has pancakes eggs that seems like they have been cooking for almost a year. Good luck and hope the time goes by quicker for you.

 

[MichaelaW]

They should hatch at around 70 days if the temperature is maintained at around 82 degrees. Good luck! I'm still waiting for my female to lay!

 

[Nijia_Tortoise]

2-3 months, do not worry

 

[Yvonne G]

Mine usually hatch around 3 months.

 

[Kory]

Thanks all! @Yvonne G have any advice for hatchling setups when they finally hatch? Been doing a lot of research but always feel its best to get it straight from someone who does it!

 

[MichaelaW]

They require high humidity so sphagnum moss is a really good substrate. Also provide a hide box and a shallow water dish. I would soak them daily to make sure they drink and stay hydrated.