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What is a Reptile? Reptile Hibernation Reptile Nesting Reptiles are disappearing Turtles in Ontario Snakes in Ontario
REPTILE NESTING

Turtles
Turtles nest from late May to early July. Eggs require 60-90 days to hatch. The temperature of the eggs in the nest determines sex in many species - high temperatures (30oC) produce females, low temperatures (22-25oC) produce males.

Snakes
Snakes usually do not build nests but simply lay the eggs in holes or hollows or even on the bare ground in damp, warm places.

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