Successful Breeding

[Danny]

Hi everyone

how long after my Hermann's tortoises have successfully mated should i expect eggs? is it 30 plus days.

 

[egyptiandan]

It's usually 30 to 45 days after mating that a female will lay her first clutch. Subsequent clutches can be from 14 to 30 days after a prior clutch.

Danny

 

[Danny]

It's usually 30 to 45 days after mating that a female will lay her first clutch. Subsequent clutches can be from 14 to 30 days after a prior clutch.

Danny

Thanks and on average how many clutches do they lay per year?

 

[egyptiandan]

Number of clutches depends on the fat reserves of the female. If she feels she has the fat reserves to do it you could get 4 or 5 clutches a year.

Danny

 

[Danny]

Number of clutches depends on the fat reserves of the female. If she feels she has the fat reserves to do it you could get 4 or 5 clutches a year.

Danny

do they lay 12 - 20 eggs per clutch or do they only lay a few eggs in each clutch?

 

[Ozric]

Hi Danny

depends a bit what kind of Hermann female you have. I think Boetgeri often lay about 6 in a clutch.