i have a question about my turtles. i have one painted and one red-eared slider. they have been in a tank for about 2 years and are mature turtles. the male (red-eared) has been vibrating his nails against her face and we had always wondered if they could breed, being different species. she just laid 3 eggs in the water over the past week for the first time. each time i missed them and they were cracked open.

would they be fertile? can they breed together?

we also have an anole, house gecko, toad, 6 cats, tropical fish, large pond fish (gold and shabunkin) and koi, which are patiently waiting for spring to go back outside.

thanks,
arleen