How long from mount to egg?

[tyguy35]

Hey, I was wondering how long from when the male mounts the female to when she should lay eggs around? I am wondering for redfoots

 

[Yvonne G]

There is no good answer for that because a female can hold the sperm until she's ready or until she find a suitable nest site. Sometimes over winter and even up to 4 or 5 years.

 

[tyguy35]

Oh wow. I hope I have made a suitable nesting site for her.

 

[Yvonne G]

One more message, Tyler, and you've hit the big 1K!!!

 

[tyguy35]

1K woooo hoooo haha. It's been a good few years haha. Any suggestions on making the best nesting site for her? I have the soil almost a foot deep

 

[Yvonne G]

It has to be of a consistency that will hold together and not fall into the hole she is digging, and slightly moist.

 

[Brunurupucis]

1K woooo hoooo haha. It's been a good few years haha. Any suggestions on making the best nesting site for her? I have the soil almost a foot deep

Update on soil mix!?

 

[Southernreptiles]

I’ve had some females take a year or two to lay. Others that start laying almost immediately. Generally weather and suitable nesting site play a role.