Please help, my male might be hurting my females shell with too much intercourse.

[Katrinanicole10]

Hello everyone! Please advise on what I should do. My two tortoises have gotten big enough to start mating. She seems to be happy and still eating but her shell looks pretty used. What do you guys suggest?? I have considered separating them but it will leave them with very little space. Any advice ?

 

[Yvonne G]

Separating them would be a good idea. If your intention is to have them make babies, they don't have to live together all the time. Make each of them their own space and allow him to be with her only once or twice a year.

 

[wellington]

They should not be in pairs, specially two males or male and female. Seperate ASAP. Poor thing must be stressed all the time.