More than one Tort?

[colejohnson73]

What tortoises live well with other tortoises of the same species.

 

[hunterk997]

RE: Tort

Have you researched species yet? I think as a beginner, it would be a better idea to have one to start with, but if you think you can handle it, I won't discourage you. I read that redfooted tortoises live well in groups. I'm not sure about pairs, though. But they require a high humidity. Where are you located? You should get a tortoise that fits your situation.

 

[Yvonne G]

RE: Tort

Hi Cole:

I'm pretty sure we've said this before in one of your other posts. Are you going back and reading the replies we've made to your threads?

Tortoises are solitary animals. They don't live together in groups in the wild. They don't herd together. Tortoises will chase other tortoises out of their territory, fighting to the death of one of them.

If you set your tortoise up outside in a large, safe, well-planted habitat, then it is possible to have more than one tortoise in the same yard. But indoors in a small habitat, no.

 

[Jacqui]

For whatever reason, it seems almost a generalization can be made that the forest species do better at getting along, but there are exceptions both ways to that rule. That would be like your redfoot/cherryheads usually being good as a group. Of course things like large habitat, lots of visual blockers, being the same size, being the same sex, and then having nice temperment animals all can make a difference. Three or more animals work better then just two.

However, if you are thinking of having more then one tortoise in an enclosure, then you must ALWAYS be ready to separate them. They may get along today, hate each other tomorrow. Sometimes this is more of a mental bullying tactic rather then seeing actual physical attacks, so you must really watch them close.

 

[tortoisetime565]

Even if it is the same species they prefer space. I have a male and female redfoot and they prefer to be seperated. Ialso have a male and female russian who get along great. They like to be with each other. However my female will grow another few inches and my male might not.

 

[colejohnson73]

Pairs

What is a good tortoise or turtle specie that lives good in groups or pairs.

 

[Barista5261]

What is a good tortoise or turtle specie that lives good in groups or pairs.

I'm sorry, I don't understand, but isn't this your original question?

 

[Tom]

Redfoots, leopards, stars, pancakes and Aldabras all tend to do well in groups. Most of the time two adult males of other species are not going to get along well. If you have large enclosures with good sight barriers, as described above, you might be able to keep one male and two or three females of most species together.

Just always be prepared to separate your tortoises into individual enclosures. Sometimes they get along fine for a while, and then one day war breaks out. It can happen. If you don't have the time, space or money to house them all individually, then don't try to house them together. And don't forget to quarantine and fecal check any new tortoises.

 

[TheTOAD]

Everyone keeps saying torts are solitary animals that don't herd and like to be alone but one tortoise I know this is true for is a Galapagos Tortoise, I watched many documentaries with them in it and they are always in herds or groups, also just about every turtle I've seen where I live I've seen in groups. I know the gopher tortoise is solitary but and proof for the others? Like sulcata. Any references would be greatly appreciated thanks

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