How does a turtle get pregnant?

Question

I have an Eastern Box Turtle. It has been laying eggs above ground. Just curious, how does a turtle get pregnant? What can I do to help it hatch the eggs?

Answer 1

Slowly

Answer 2

If you don't have a male she doesn't get pregnant. SOOOO shes laying un-fertilized eggs. Therefore you can not hatch them and they should all be thrown away. Birds and Reptiles are able to lay eggs through out there lives with out males to fertilize Its they way there body works. SOOO if you want baby turtles you get a male and hope they get along with each other.

MIKEY... a male doesn't come along and fertilize them, its all internal. They have to MATE to have fertilized eggs. Turtles dont actually get pregnant they are what they call GRAVID... full of eggs.

Answer 3

Well the female turtle will go and lay her unfertilized eggs then the male comes and fertilizes them. It's kinda of cool but there is nothing you can do to help hatch them because they are empty. You need a male to get it done! hehe!!!!

Answer 4

I think it works in the same way as a chicken.

Answer 5

turtles mate and then the females lay eggs.  turtles do not get pregnant.