Picture comingBreeding the asian leaf turtle
Females dig a nest 13-18 cm deep on land and may lay 4-5 clutches a year of a few large, elongated white eggs; the female's plastron becomes slightly flexible so the eggs can pass.
Step by step
Pair.
Semi-aquatic tank with land.
Warm season.
Typically 2-4 large eggs (about 55 x 32 mm) per clutch, 4-5 clutches a year; hatchlings about 5.6 cm. Incubation time not found.
Hatchlings are fully independent: house them in shallow warm water with a basking spot and feed small pellets, worms and daphnia daily.
- Undersized tank and weak filtration
- No UV or basking heat (soft shells, poor growth)
- Releasing unwanted turtles into the wild
Male or female
Females grow slightly larger than males; males have longer, thicker tails.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- Good for a first breeding project.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for frogs, newts and turtles
- Day 0Eggs
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.