My female ornate box turtle is aggressive!

[russiantortuga]

My male ornate box turtle will drink water, but the female will look at the male & then try and bite is head.. Why is this?

 

[Millerlite]

Some turtles are just more aggressive, how old are they and what size enclosure? I found box turtles to do best on big outdoor enclosure

 

[kimber_lee_314]

Ornates can be aggressive at times. Keep an eye on them so no one gets hurt!

 

[russiantortuga]

I plan on getting them a big outdoor enclosure I just need some idea & tips.

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She always bites other turtles when they meet up.

 

[ascott]

She always bites other turtles when they meet up.

? How does she happen on other turtles to bite on?

I would separate them if she is trying to bite the room mates head---the recipient of the aggression can get injured for sure....

 

[AustinASU]

To be honest in the 12 years i've had hundreds of these guys....if you dont have a lot of room, at least a 6ft by 10ft enclosure for one pair....you are going to have a hard time. They get really territorial...so much so they'd attack my dogs from time to time...so room is everything

 

[Levi the Leopard]

I think I read that you have 5 boxies.

Are they all housed together? Inside or outside? How big is the enclosure? Are these the ones you are trying to breed?

I think Austin gave you a good tip. Big spaces. Ascott did too, separate them if they are having aggression in small spaces.

 

[russiantortuga]

Yes & currently inside until I figure an idea on how to make an outside enclosure.. Yes I'm waiting for her to lay her eggs