Tucker46
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My 3yo RES lay an egg in her tank. She is not kept with other turtles and I’ve had her since she was a tiny hatchling. Over the last several weeks she has been more restless and consuming extra calcium (cuttlebone) and food but this really caught me off guard. After the egg was passed I built her a nesting box which I’ve put her in for short periods of 1-2 hrs several times a day. I’ve also given her supervised time in the yard to root around in the garden but nothing yet. QUESTION: If she is active eating and basking how long can I give nature to take its course and when will she need to see a vet. As I missed the early signs I worry about her becoming egg bound. I would prefer to spare her the stress of a Vet visit and oxytocin injections if it can be avoided. Any advice??