Turtle hatchlings can take three to seven days to dig their way to the surface. They are born with an embryonic egg sac which provides them with nutrition for those first few days until they are free of the nest and can find food. They normally wait until night to emerge from the nest to avoid many predators, and will leave in groups. Normally they head for water straight away in a mad scramble. Box turtles will head for leaf litter. Freshwater Turtles Once freshwater hatchlings reach the water they will feed on water plants, algae and small water creatures including insects, fish and crustaceans.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:24:52 +0000
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