Turtle Travels By sandragarrison Aug 1, 2012 Birth of Sea Turtles Period: Aug 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2014 "Lost Years" Aug 1, 2017 Turtle becomes juvenile. Aug 1, 2038 Turtle becomes an adult at age 26. Female turtle returns homes to lay a clutch of eggs. Male turtles never return. Sep 1, 2038 Turtle returns to lay more eggs over the next month.