Do calico bellys get big if they are going to have eggs?

Yes, calico bellies (also known as red-bellied mud turtles or Pseudemys rubriventris) can get bigger if they are going to have eggs. In fact, female turtles typically experience an increase in size during the breeding season as their eggs develop. As the eggs grow larger, the female's abdomen will expand to accommodate them, resulting in a noticeable increase in overall body size. This temporary enlargement is a normal part of the reproductive cycle and is necessary to ensure the proper development and laying of the eggs.