Introducing two hatchlings

[compassrose26]

I have one RF hatchling and I am getting another soon. How should I introduce them? I want to make sure they are both healthy and happy.

 

[pfara]

Many forum members would advise a quarantine period before adding a new member into the fold. Also, when you do decide to put them together, you might want to redo the entire enclosure so that it becomes neutral ground for both torts. This is from the advice I've read from other members. Also, in my opinion, if you add more into the mix, the enclosure should increase in size accordingly. Remember to post pics of the new family member

 

[wellington]

Ditto to the good advice already given. Also, as mentioned before, three or more torts do better then pairs.

 

[compassrose26]

I know three works better, and I am prepared to add a third if I need to. I am going to try two first (watching very closely) because I do know many people that have had two RFs without problems. Of course I am making sure they have enough room, but what other rearranging should I do? How long should I quarantine?

 

[pfara]

I know three works better, and I am prepared to add a third if I need to. I am going to try two first (watching very closely) because I do know many people that have had two RFs without problems. Of course I am making sure they have enough room, but what other rearranging should I do? How long should I quarantine?

For quarantine, seems like 6 months is what I read the most. It should be long enough for you to decide that the tort is healthy and won't pass anything bad onto the other one. Unfortunately, some torts mask issues which is why it should be 6 months or longer. Again, this subject is debatable.

As for rearranging: I'd need to read about your current enclosure to help.