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Our hatchling Speke's hingebacks (approx 3 months old) seem aggressive towards each other. At the food dish, which is sufficient size for 2 torts, there are frequent scuffles between the two. They bite each other (head, shell, feet, whatever available). Not just one bite, but 4 or 5 jabs in a row. Could they be mistaking the foot for a tastey mushroom or something?
Also, one will also put its head down and shove under the other, it appears, in attempt to flip the other one over. They both do this, and they both bite. No one has ever been harmed, or even successfully flipped over.
Should we be worred? Can they protect themselves and we can relaxe? Does this mean they are two males? Or two stubborn torts? Is this common in Speke's or other species at this age? Advice?
Also, one will also put its head down and shove under the other, it appears, in attempt to flip the other one over. They both do this, and they both bite. No one has ever been harmed, or even successfully flipped over.
Should we be worred? Can they protect themselves and we can relaxe? Does this mean they are two males? Or two stubborn torts? Is this common in Speke's or other species at this age? Advice?