Re: What kind of turtle might this be and how long is the incubation of eggs?

Hi Karin,

Your detailed description of the turtle and the eggs leaves me in no doubt that this is a snapping turtle. They do have round eggs that are about 1 inch in diameter. These eggs which are usually laid in batches of 20-30 will probably hatch in September. Many turtles will dig several holes before actually laying. This may be a ploy to prevent potential predators from finding the eggs. Females are commonly found out of the water when they are searching for a place to lay their eggs.

Richard Kingsley