Ever seen a turtle birth? Just wanted to share this special moment, which the turtle graciously shared with me. I checked the mound every day and never saw the babies. She laid 4 eggs...

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Feb 21, 2013 09:42:26 #

ph0t0bug

Just wanted to share this special moment, which the turtle graciously shared with me. I checked the mound every day and never saw the babies. She laid 4 eggs in that spot.

Feb 21, 2013 10:27:38 #

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

That's not something you see every day. It's a shame you didn't get to see the babies (and share them with us).

Feb 21, 2013 10:49:20 #

ph0t0bug

Didn't mean to post it so small. Sorry. I can send again if anyone wants a closer look. I always thought turtles laid tiny eggs. What a surprise!

Feb 21, 2013 20:29:26 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Nice!! I would love to see it bigger.:)
Erv

Feb 21, 2013 20:34:49 #

ph0t0bug

Sure thing! It wlll have to wait til morning. I only have my tablet at the moment.

Feb 21, 2013 21:01:08 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks! :) I have heard they hatch at night. Is that true?
Erv

ph0t0bug wrote:

Sure thing! It wlll have to wait til morning. I only have my tablet at the moment.

Feb 22, 2013 06:56:23 #

Add Loc: S.W.Florida

Lots of animals are able to dig up such eggs for lunch.

Feb 22, 2013 07:04:00 #

ph0t0bug

I did re post a larger version for you, but it's buried in the new topics I guess. Anyway here it is. I don't know if box turtles hatch at night. I do know sea turtles do.

Feb 22, 2013 07:53:13 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Wow that is very cool!! Thank you! One in a million shot. Very awesome catch!!!!
Erv

Feb 22, 2013 08:00:03 #

Fkaufman3 Loc: Florida, LA ie lower Alabama

Real nice, love turtles, hope you get to see babies

Feb 22, 2013 08:06:10 #

lovesphotos Loc: Colorado and Arizona

A rare opportunity. Lucky you.

Feb 22, 2013 08:21:38 #

ph0t0bug

Thank you very much. It was last fall. I checked every day and never saw any signs of disturbance at the mound where she buried them. If they survived I don't know how they got out as we have hard clay type soil.

Feb 22, 2013 08:57:16 #

lovesphotos Loc: Colorado and Arizona

ph0t0bug wrote:

Mabe they will bloom in the spring.

Feb 22, 2013 14:30:03 #

LLucas Loc: Upstate South Carolina, USA

The eggs may not be fertilized... my female lays every year even though there is no male in her habitat. Just empties..!
BTW- congrats on getting to witness this amazing event! The digging and burrying is my favorite to watch!

Feb 22, 2013 16:59:07 #

Beetlebug05 Loc: Scotland

ph0t0bug wrote:

Just wanted to share this special moment, which the turtle graciously shared with me. I checked the mound every day and never saw the babies. She laid 4 eggs in that spot.

Thank you phOtObug for sharing a special moment :thumbup:
Jeanette

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