Senior Male Greek Aggressive Towards Young Female?

[Sudhira]

Googootz has lived solo in his own place since I rescued him last August. Along came a 5 year old female 3 months ago. They have both had vet checks and are quite healthy.

I have attempted to introduce them to each other, on neutral territory. Goo just goes right after her to ram her. I have held him back from ramming as I was worried it would stress her.

Is there any chance they will get along?

 

[egyptiandan]

That is getting along to a male Males only do 3 things, eat, sleep and breed. So he's doing what comes naturally, trying to breed. If the female isn't large enough to lay, than I wouldn't put them together. You may be able to get away with it when they are outside, with lots of sight barriers.
Welcome to the world of randy male Greek tortoises

Danny

 

[dreadyA]

What do you guys mean when you say ""Randy"?

 

[Yvonne G]

Its just a nicer way of saying he has sex on the brain.

 

[GBtortoises]

Not unlike males of most species.

 

[Sudhira]

HAHAHAHAHA perhaps I should rename him..."Randy"