Is my turtle laying eggs?

[dragondude!]

I have a few turtles living in a perminent pen that is in a backyard. the feemail has layed eggs before but we didnt realize it untill my mom was gardining and found one ov the hachlings. but latly i have ben woreyed about her shee is diging her self into some peetmoss i put in there and staing buried for a few days {2 or 3}. I cheked the nest but ther wer no eggs to be found. I hope she is not having trouble laying them. The weather is hot and my dad thinkis she is trying to stay cool. What do you guys think?

[Chani]

First off what species? sometimes it will differ with thr species. normally a female will excavate several test nest. you know dig then cover it up then dig again. If your turtle is laying youre best chance is to watch her very close more than likly the only way you will find a cluch is if you see her laying them. they go into a trance so dont worry about disterbing her just mark the site and return later. bring a box with sand and a non-toxic marker to mark the tops of the eggs with, if you turn a reptile egge more often then not you will drown the embryo. Have a great time with youre reptile!!!