Florida Cooters are, as the name would suggest, found mainly in Florida with a range that extends into southern North Carolina. The word cooter is derived from the African word kuta , meaning turtle in many dialects. The females dig several nest cavities within inches of each other and lay one egg in each cavity. They usually lay at least two clutches, each consisting of between four and twenty-two eggs. The eggs incubate between 80 and 150 days before hatching.
Male Cooters mature quicker then females, in about three years.
Females usually mature after six or seven years. Don't forget to subscribe to our Newsletter. All rights reserved.