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I don't know that's rough- another habitat would be expensive. Maybe consider selling one- I'd be interested.
Perhaps its a male and female couple you have or perhaps males plz send photos of their tales to see which sex they are
Yes it is true but we dont know unless he can confirm they are both females or both males or perhaps male and female.Actually, females can bully each other, too. Several of my females will ram and mount other females if housed together, so they get to live 'solo' during winter indoor season.
You absolutely need to separate them. Either rehome one or set up a second habitat. Don't wait for blood or death.Me and my partner brought 2 female Russian tortoises just over 2 years ago. In the pet shop they were in a vivarium together, and we have them in one together too. Up to a couple of months ago they have started to bash into each other's shells, and trying to bite each other it's not all the time, just out the blue, one has just bit the others scale of her leg again I just don't know what to do for the best.
Do not add a female to the mix! Not only will the males badger her horribly, they'll compete aggressively with each otherI have 2 males the bask together they sleep on different sides of habitat. They are about 6mos apart. I wanted a girl before I read this now I am wondering if I should put in a divider. Their habitat is 5' 2.5 in a V shape. I see them pick at each other. I noticed Lueys neck was peeling.....I hope my boy is ok. Leo seems content. I will start keeping an eye on them. 1/30 I will have Luey 1yr and Leo 1.5yr. I love my boys
How long should I give her to come around before I get too concerned.
i think its a good start are you going to separate the other two also? just asking not being negativeI think I have a little good news!
The female that I separate from the other two because she seemed a bit lethargic and not really eating well just tore into some greens like they slapped her mother. She has been separated from the other two for about three days or so and hadn't touched her food nor had she been active at all. There have been no droppings in her enclosure and her food dish had been untouched. She basically just huddled up against a wall (I provided her with a place to hide) and slept. I can't be next to her all the time but I made several lines in the substrate around her and would come back hours later with none of them disturbed. Well tonight I was hydrating her bedding and while giving her my daily "you can do it" speach, she came to life for about 8 minutes and gobbled down an entire leaf of collared greens. I know it's not a huge thing, but I've been worried that she's gonna slip away on me. I'm hoping that someone can give me some feedback and maybe confirm my positive feelings. Only positive feedback tonight though. Any negative comments need to wait until tomorrow. It's been a helluva day. Lol.
I think I have a little good news!
The female that I separate from the other two because she seemed a bit lethargic and not really eating well just tore into some greens like they slapped her mother. She has been separated from the other two for about three days or so and hadn't touched her food nor had she been active at all. There have been no droppings in her enclosure and her food dish had been untouched. She basically just huddled up against a wall (I provided her with a place to hide) and slept. I can't be next to her all the time but I made several lines in the substrate around her and would come back hours later with none of them disturbed. Well tonight I was hydrating her bedding and while giving her my daily "you can do it" speach, she came to life for about 8 minutes and gobbled down an entire leaf of collared greens. I know it's not a huge thing, but I've been worried that she's gonna slip away on me. I'm hoping that someone can give me some feedback and maybe confirm my positive feelings. Only positive feedback tonight though. Any negative comments need to wait until tomorrow. It's been a helluva day. Lol.
The outdoor enclosure that I am going to build will be very large. Is the bullying still as much of an issue with a big space for them to roam in? I was going to put dividers in it but I'm just wondering if I should try them out in it with the ability to section it off if needed or just section it off from the start?