MarkW_76
New Member
Just found this forum today, and I'd like to hear a few opinions.
Current set up is a ZooMed 3'x2' enclosure with a customized 8" wide ramp and mezzanine addition for more roaming room for two female Russians (Shelby and Natasha).
Shelby (been with us about a year) has grown nicely and has a voracious appetite (she's just over 5" long).
New addition this weekend Natasha (about 3" long) just arrived Sunday and they have been spending time together all over the enclosure, and slept in separate corners dug in and content last night.
I am a new member today to the forum and just read an article about the dangers of cohabitation two torts, and I want to know what to look for in terms of Multiple Females. These were BOTH PetSmart torts. Shelby was solo when purchased last year, and Natasha was in with a bigger male when I purchased her this weekend.
These are the pet's my Daughters wanted as well as my wife and I and they are an exciting part of our day to day life, so obviously I want them to be happy, healthy and to enjoy their space.
As I mentioned we've done some customization to the pen so far to make it more interesting for them, and to give them options.
What should I be looking for in terms of behavior? What about Feeding them together? Same dish? Separate Ones?
Thanks again!
Current set up is a ZooMed 3'x2' enclosure with a customized 8" wide ramp and mezzanine addition for more roaming room for two female Russians (Shelby and Natasha).
Shelby (been with us about a year) has grown nicely and has a voracious appetite (she's just over 5" long).
New addition this weekend Natasha (about 3" long) just arrived Sunday and they have been spending time together all over the enclosure, and slept in separate corners dug in and content last night.
I am a new member today to the forum and just read an article about the dangers of cohabitation two torts, and I want to know what to look for in terms of Multiple Females. These were BOTH PetSmart torts. Shelby was solo when purchased last year, and Natasha was in with a bigger male when I purchased her this weekend.
These are the pet's my Daughters wanted as well as my wife and I and they are an exciting part of our day to day life, so obviously I want them to be happy, healthy and to enjoy their space.
As I mentioned we've done some customization to the pen so far to make it more interesting for them, and to give them options.
What should I be looking for in terms of behavior? What about Feeding them together? Same dish? Separate Ones?
Thanks again!