Oli Geneva
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We have 2 Hermann tortoises that are approx 4 - 5 years old. We tried to get them sexed last November but were told that they were still too young. From recent behaviour (biting legs and mating - they did not do this last year) we assume we have 1 male and 1 female (the female being larger) so I have some questions:
-Will a male Hermann only mate with a female or can it mistake a male for a female?
-What are the chances of a 4-5 Hermann becoming pregnant?
-Once a Hermann is pregnant, will the male stop trying to mate?
-How can you tell when a female is pregnant?
-How long after mating will the female normally lay her eggs?
-What happens if we don't provide a suitable nesting area at the right time?
Many thanks
-Will a male Hermann only mate with a female or can it mistake a male for a female?
-What are the chances of a 4-5 Hermann becoming pregnant?
-Once a Hermann is pregnant, will the male stop trying to mate?
-How can you tell when a female is pregnant?
-How long after mating will the female normally lay her eggs?
-What happens if we don't provide a suitable nesting area at the right time?
Many thanks