2 year old tortoise trying to mate

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Hi, I have 2 2year old hermans, recently one of them has started trying to mate. I've read that the males can become aggressive towards the females, not sure what sex they are yet. Should i seperate them? Are they too young to mate?
 

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RE: 2 year old tortoise trying to mat

Hi sooz:

Welcome to the Tortoise Forum!!

May we know your name and where you are?

They are too young for actual breeding, but it may be an act of aggression.
 

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hi, Im susan, live in bournemouth England. Concrete, who was being mounted, didn't seem that bothered and carried on eating but i was a bit worried that it was a sign they might start getting aggressive. They've both seemed to live together quite happily, was just wondering if we may have to seperate them soon.
 

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Can you post plastron (bottom shell) pictures of the 2 of them? That way we can give you an idea of what sex they are. :)

Danny
 
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