Adding 2 new RedFoots to our family.

TortieMom157

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Hello!

We have two 2yr old Redfoots and just picked up 2 more. (One is about 1.5 yrs old and the other is around 2yo.

Question is, do we need to quarantine them? If so, what is the best practice in doing so.

Our tortoises are kept outside in SWFL.

Thanks for your help!!
 

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Yes, you should. Because tortoises should not be housed in pairs as it's very stressful and one can bully the other, I would set them up in seperate enclosures for at least 3 months.
Then when adding to the other two, which also should not be housed together, be sure you have one male to a group of females. Two or more males should not be housed together.
 

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As wellington says, please make sure you have the right male to female ratio and lots of land for a small group, but tortoise of any species should NEVER be housed in pairs under any circumstances, they’re incredibly territorial, behaviours that look cute to us really aren’t, following one another and sleeping huddled up is all bullying the the tortoise world, you’ll eventually see more extreme signs of aggression. Anyone who tells you pairs are fine, have no idea what they’re talking about.

I’d have them in separate enclosures for a while, feel free to read this thread🐢💚
 

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