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Hello! My name is Ryan and I live in Palm Beach County, Florida. I have 7 adult Redfoot tortoises; 3 male and 4 female. They live in an outdoor, fenced enclosure that is 36' x 14'. My initial idea was to start a licensed Red/Yellowfoot tortoise rescue, since there seem to be so many unwanted adults (many with shell deformations from improper nutrition and housing). I never planned on breeding them. But, naturally, they are breeding. Now I am curious about hatching out a clutch or two. I have several questions that I haven't been able to find on any website. For example, How long are tortoise eggs viable prior to going into an incubator? Or, does incubation begin at the time the eggs are laid? Also, how should the eggs be stored prior to incubation? Thank you!