Fe-2470
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I am thinking of getting another tortoise will I have to make my current tortoises run bigger??pls reply soon.
Surly they do like company?? I already have a hermanns and so would like to get the same.
No. They don't like company. In fact, they don't see another tortoise as company. They see other tortoises as competition for food and resources, territorial intruders, sexual rivals or rapists. They are much happier all alone.
Groups of juveniles are usually okay, but things get complicated once they reach adulthood. The best chance of success is one male and several females. In some instances in large enclosures with several females, two adult males can reach a truce, but that is unusual, and I wouldn't count on it.
I don't have tortoises or anything but I'm curious you said one male and a few females. Would the few females not compete? Or are females more laid back? (Just curious)
One Russian is a happy Russian.....And full of personality.Agree with Tom!! They are fine being alone. You'll be asking for trouble with two especially in the same enclosure
It's very common to assume that like humans or a puppy, that tortoises might get lonely.Surly they do like company?? I already have a hermanns and so would like to get the same.
I have heard there are exceptions by species, aren't red foots usually good in small groups? I know that in the wild red foots do tend to be with other red foots.
How much room can u make? It could work if u have like an entire back yard to spare. I've seen many private collectors keep multiple Hermans and Russians. Especially if there both Female.