Hello from the Desert!

[Arizona Sulcata]

Hi and thanks! I'm trying to find out if anyone in AZ Phx/Tucson knows the length of time it takes for eggs to hatch if just left in the ground....just going to let nature take it's course here as I'm conflicted about what to do with the eggs anyway. I've been told it's recommended to destroy them due to overpop and many needing homes already.
So, I'm not going to do anything special but I think I'll see what happens here. I have at probably at least 79 eggs in 3 nests!
Thanks for any help on time/duration. I know if incubated, 90-120 days....

I've never left them in the ground. I incubate and they usually hatch at 100 days for me. If you do leave them in the ground its possible some might hatch but I imagine it'd be a rare occurance.

 

[beachgirlartist]

Welcome! Congrats on the eggs!

Thanks!

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If I can figure out how to post photos on here, I will. I have some fabulous ones of the eggs! Beautiful!

 

[TORTOISEMAN1]

Welcome!!

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Welcome!