Reptiles’ reproduction and particularly incubation of eggs differs from other animals. Incubations last between 6 to 12 weeks depending on the species. They are not able to incubate eggs with their body due to low body temperature. Therefore, incubation needs to take place under sunlight or finding any other source of heat in their ecosystem.
For some reptiles, such as turtles, crocodiles and lizards, temperatures will determine the gender of the offspring. In most cases higher temperatures (on a warmer year) will produce more females than males.
