why do you think it has taken 12 years for any of this to occur? Is it an age thing. Also food has never been a problem. They eat sometimes together and sometimes separate and always finished in 2 sittings
Even with those torts sometimes pairs do not work out. Tortoises are naturally aggressive...
Thankyou for your reply also. I was just hoping it was seasonal and there was a change that I could make to remedy the situation. Once separated the smaller tort calmed down immediately. I will find a new home with people I know so that I can keep a watchful eye so she is taken care of...
Thankyou for the reply. I just find it odd that she is fine 11 months a year but then this little devil comes out. I promised my wife I would ask this but is there any chance they will become bored even depressed being alone or would you almost guarantee they would be more happy in solitude.
I promise I will. As soon as I separated her she calmed down. It’s just strange that they are fine 11months a year. I read that one could be producing “fake” eggs and may get protective, or is this just nonsense
O dear I was afraid of this. I was hoping it may have been temporary behaviour as they always seem to get on well. Basking, sleeping and eating together but now you put it this way it makes me sad. I will need to rehire one but to somebody I know so that I know they will be cared for properly...
Hi there,
Please help me. I have two hermann tortoises 12 and 13 years old and have had them from 1 year olds.
The 12 year old is I believe somewhat of a dwarf and is considerably smaller than the larger one.
I have always thought they were both female as I’ve never seen a penis and have always...