Book 32, Question 91 · Video
How many eggs does a reptile lay at one time?
The number of eggs in a nest is called a clutch. It ranges from one or two eggs for some small geckos to over a hundred for sea turtles. Large pythons can lay dozens. More eggs give the species better odds that some will hatch and grow up. Reptiles with small clutches often take better care of each one.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How many eggs does a reptile lay at one time?
The Big Idea
Some reptiles lay one egg. Others lay more than a hundred! How many eggs at once?
A Clutch
Step one: A Clutch. The number of eggs in a nest is called a clutch. It ranges from one or two eggs for some small geckos to over a hundred for sea turtles.
Big Layers
Step two: Big Layers. Large pythons can lay dozens of eggs. More eggs give the species better odds that some will hatch and grow up.
Small Clutches
Step three: Small Clutches. Reptiles with small clutches often take better care of each one. It's a trade between laying many eggs and protecting a few.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! 1 or 2 eggs. Dozens. 100 or more. Few get more.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A leatherback may nest several times in one season. Clutch means a group of eggs. Some geckos lay one or two eggs. More eggs, better odds.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Use dried beans to show clutch sizes. Put 2 on a plate for a gecko. Put 12 on a plate for a lizard. Put 100 on a plate for a sea turtle. Keep the beans away from little kids.
Outro
A clutch is a group of eggs laid together. It ranges from one or two for small geckos to dozens for pythons and over a hundred for sea turtles. Small clutches often get better care. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!