Effects of handling on hatchability of eggs of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (L.) [in Malaysia]
1985
Chan, E.H. | Umar Salleh, Haji | Liew, H.C. (Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu (Malaysia))
The infertility rate among clutches of leatherback sea turtle in Malaysia is estimated at 22%. Variance in hatchability among fertile clutches ranges from 35.7-96.7% for eggs handled with maximum care. For such eggs hatchability did not show a correlation with the time between oviposition and reburial. Leatherback eggs can tolerate rough handling only up to 5 hours after oviposition. Beyond this threshold, careful handling, to prevent rolling, bumping, rotation and disorientation of the vertical axis will enhance hatch rates
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