I have a large female Russian tortoise and a smaller male Russian tortoise. They were brought to us by a Tortoise rescue group as a pair. We were told they lived together for years. However, I find that the male tortoise nips and bites at the female one often (and more so in spring--mating season perhapd? I don't know). And the female one sometimes pushes the male one away from food (so we put the food around in different areas). In my opinion, they really don't get along at all. I find the smaller one rather mean.
Our enclosure is about 4 feet wide by 12 feet long, and there really isn't a way to enlarge it. I also wouldn't want to cut it in half and separate them. They are symbolically my 9 year old son's tortoises and he really loves them. The thought of giving away the male is very sad to him. Is it a viable option to bring in another female? Is that a bad idea because of the limited size of the enclosure? I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks -Cindy
Our enclosure is about 4 feet wide by 12 feet long, and there really isn't a way to enlarge it. I also wouldn't want to cut it in half and separate them. They are symbolically my 9 year old son's tortoises and he really loves them. The thought of giving away the male is very sad to him. Is it a viable option to bring in another female? Is that a bad idea because of the limited size of the enclosure? I'd appreciate some advice.
Thanks -Cindy