If eggs are removed from a road-killed turtle, they can be incubated.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if fertilized previously
• D. Not testable

Answer: (A)

Egg viability depends on fertilization. If a turtle’s eggs were fertilized before death, those eggs can develop and hatch if they are incubated under the right conditions. In a rehabilitation setting, it’s possible to salvage and incubate eggs removed from a road-killed turtle, aiming for hatchlings when fertility is present. The key is the eggs’ fertilization status and the care they receive: handle gently, keep them in an appropriate moisture level, and maintain a stable, species-appropriate incubation temperature. If the eggs are unfertilized, they won’t hatch, even with incubation. Proper incubation also means monitoring for mold or rot and adjusting conditions as needed. So, incubating eggs from a road-killed turtle is feasible and sometimes successful when fertilization occurred and care is correct.