CassandraSue
New Member
Hi all - Longtime lurker, first time poster ...
I have two Russian male torts given to me 8 years ago by a friend who couldn't care for them anymore. They have always been housed together and seemed to like each other's company just fine, sharing the hide, basking together, etc.
Current problem: One of the guys developed an abscess, so I took him to the vet for treatment, then kept him separated from his pal for a couple of weeks to help him stay clean. He was depressed and not eating, so the vet suggested I move them back together (minus substrate) to see if he would improve. I bought them a nice new tort table and reintroduced them. The one who was ill suddenly started eating much better ... but I noticed he's getting all up in his friend's story all of a sudden! Pecking at him, bouncing his head. Neither of them has ever done this before.
Could it be the new enclosure? The healing process? Will they ever like each other again?
Sorry so long. I'm just sad! Thanks!
I have two Russian male torts given to me 8 years ago by a friend who couldn't care for them anymore. They have always been housed together and seemed to like each other's company just fine, sharing the hide, basking together, etc.
Current problem: One of the guys developed an abscess, so I took him to the vet for treatment, then kept him separated from his pal for a couple of weeks to help him stay clean. He was depressed and not eating, so the vet suggested I move them back together (minus substrate) to see if he would improve. I bought them a nice new tort table and reintroduced them. The one who was ill suddenly started eating much better ... but I noticed he's getting all up in his friend's story all of a sudden! Pecking at him, bouncing his head. Neither of them has ever done this before.
Could it be the new enclosure? The healing process? Will they ever like each other again?
Sorry so long. I'm just sad! Thanks!