Size difference

[Reptilelove]

Both of my female (only just worked out) torts are both the same age however one is noticeably smaller than the other...any particular reason why?

 

[Jabuticaba]

Are they from the same clutch?


May, Aussies, & THBs
IG: @AUSSOMEAUSSIES

 

[Tom]

The stress of living as a pair often suppresses growth and appetite of the "weaker" member of the pair. Tortoises should not live in pairs in most cases.

 

[Tom]

And they should never live on sand as a substrate either.

 

[Reptilelove]

Are they from the same clutch?


May, Aussies, & THBs
IG: @AUSSOMEAUSSIES

Yeah

 

[Reptilelove]

And they should never live on sand as a substrate either.

I know that now, i have coir

 

[Reptilelove]

The stress of living as a pair often suppresses growth and appetite of the "weaker" member of the pair. Tortoises should not live in pairs in most cases.

Bumholes! I always got told that you should keep them in a pair because they get 'lonely' so i guess im going to have to split them up

 

[Tom]

Bumholes! I always got told that you should keep them in a pair because they get 'lonely' so i guess im going to have to split them up

You are not the first person to be told that. Ignorance and misconception are rampant in the tortoise world, so be glad you found this site.