A co-worker informed me that her son discovered a Box Turtle laying eggs while walking their dog. I was very happy to hear this, because box turtles are very scarce in Southwest Michigan. I live on prime woodland and wetland areas, and have never seen one in the wild.
The turtle was found on school property, and adjacent to a hill by the baseball field where spectators usually sit. My biggest concern is that the area's grass is mowed frequently, and it would break my heart to never know if these eggs make it, especially since Box turtles are quickly disappearing from the area.
I am willing (and excited/thrilled/optimistic) to take it upon myself to incubate the eggs. It would be my first time for incubating, but I am very careful and confident that I would be able to. Does anyone object, or have any helpful tips?
The turtle was found on school property, and adjacent to a hill by the baseball field where spectators usually sit. My biggest concern is that the area's grass is mowed frequently, and it would break my heart to never know if these eggs make it, especially since Box turtles are quickly disappearing from the area.
I am willing (and excited/thrilled/optimistic) to take it upon myself to incubate the eggs. It would be my first time for incubating, but I am very careful and confident that I would be able to. Does anyone object, or have any helpful tips?