Too old to lay?

[turtlelady80]

This might seem like a dumb question but can redfoots get too old to lay eggs? I have a huge girl, her name is Big Bertha...perfect in every way...she has gotten mounted a million times over the course of 2 years and she just never lays eggs. I dont understand it. Does anyone know if she could just be over her good egg laying years?

 

[ascott]

hmmmm? I have always been under the impression that older age is not a factor for female tortoise....maybe someone else here will know this for absolute certain.....I am going to wait to see with you....lol

 

[jackrat]

Males and females usually stay reproductive for life.

 

[Laura]

are you sure what mounting her is male?
taking in enough calcium?

 

[Katherine]

is she housed indoors or out? I wonder if you are just missing her nests, tortoises are professionals at hiding their eggs and if I don't catch mine in the act it can be incredibly challenging to locate them...

 

[Madkins007]

Old age is not an issue, but being too young is. How old or big is she? ('Huge' does not help here- measurements are better.)

There are a lot of reasons to not lay eggs. A lack of vitamin D (or UVB) has an impact, as do things like low calcium or temps, lack of good nesting sites, and a lot more.

If you share more about your situation, we may be able to help more.