Hello, I'm reaching out to try and figure out what to do about the new aggressive behaviour of my tortoise.
Some background;
Kiwi - approx. 18 years old
Mango - 8 years old.
Both are female, and both have lived together very well for several years. Being in Alberta, Canada outdoor living is impossible. They are in a custom built habitat that is 8 feet x 3 feet base with a smaller upper floor. They both have individual hides, with communal basking and feeding spots. The upper floor is a little sparse, since they kept throwing everything down over the railing.
Starting just this year Kiwi is being a huge bully, biting at and body slamming Mango. Some days seem just fine, and other days I have to keep pulling them apart. I plan on doing some remodeling to give Mango some more places to hide but if anyone has some insight I would really appreciate it.
I will say I did look through the forums here, and while there are many instances of aggressive behaviour none seemed to fit what was going on. I got Kiwi as a rehome, and Mango as a hatchling. They have known each other for 8 years and have lived together full time for at least 5 years.
Some background;
Kiwi - approx. 18 years old
Mango - 8 years old.
Both are female, and both have lived together very well for several years. Being in Alberta, Canada outdoor living is impossible. They are in a custom built habitat that is 8 feet x 3 feet base with a smaller upper floor. They both have individual hides, with communal basking and feeding spots. The upper floor is a little sparse, since they kept throwing everything down over the railing.
Starting just this year Kiwi is being a huge bully, biting at and body slamming Mango. Some days seem just fine, and other days I have to keep pulling them apart. I plan on doing some remodeling to give Mango some more places to hide but if anyone has some insight I would really appreciate it.
I will say I did look through the forums here, and while there are many instances of aggressive behaviour none seemed to fit what was going on. I got Kiwi as a rehome, and Mango as a hatchling. They have known each other for 8 years and have lived together full time for at least 5 years.