African leopard egg laying

[Chrisisr]

I have two female African leopard tortoises. They have been laying eggs for the past 2 months. Is this normal?

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I am tagging @Tom and @wellington, they might be able to help you.

 

[Tom]

I have two female African leopard tortoises. They have been laying eggs for the past 2 months. Is this normal?

Yes. It is normal for living animals to reproduce.

When was the last time they had contact with a male? Are both of them laying? You have physically seen both of them dropping eggs?

 

[Chrisisr]

Yes. It is normal for living animals to reproduce.

When was the last time they had contact with a male? Are both of them laying? You have physically seen both of them dropping eggs?

They have never had contact with males and they are both laying

 

[Tom]

They have never had contact with males and they are both laying

That is very unusual, but certainly possible. It's a good thing they are laying the eggs and not holding on to them. All you can do is keep them hydrated and make sure they have a place they feel is suitable to lay.

 

[wellington]

Did you raise them from hatchlings or buy as sub adults or adults?
Tortoises can hold sperm for some time. So although they have never been with a male while you have had them, they may have been with a male before you got them, if purchased at an older age.

 

[Chrisisr]

That is very unusual, but certainly possible. It's a good thing they are laying the eggs and not holding on to them. All you can do is keep them hydrated and make sure they have a place they feel is suitable to lay.

Thank you for the advice