I was given a pair of Russians tortoises in the beginning of August. Male and Female. The Female is about 7 inches and the male is about 7 1/2 inches. Unfortunately they were housed together since February, the previous owner told me that the male was constantly trying to mate with the female. Her poor front legs were so bloody and so many missing scales. Needless to say they have been separated since I got them in August. I just assumed that they female must be carrying eggs. She has made a 160 degree turn around being so outgoing and friendly, not skiddish at all, eating out of my hand, I have improved her diet with calicum supplements and providing her with a daytime outside enclosure.
Living in NY I am only comfortable leaving them out during the day. Since she has not laid eggs as of today. Will she lay them in the spring? If mating occurs do you just assume about 4 weeks later you should have eggs,If mating was successful? I read that captive tortoises can lay eggs anytime, not sure if it's true.
I am so confused...
Living in NY I am only comfortable leaving them out during the day. Since she has not laid eggs as of today. Will she lay them in the spring? If mating occurs do you just assume about 4 weeks later you should have eggs,If mating was successful? I read that captive tortoises can lay eggs anytime, not sure if it's true.
I am so confused...