Tortoise with little scab

[Fern]

I have a Russian tortoise but one of her scales was ripped off. Maybe it was her partner that is constantly trying to mount and nip at her. But, now there is a little scale that is red with a scab.

What should I do?

Thanks

 

[Yvonne G]

Your little female Russian is lucky that it was only a scale that was bitten off. Male Russian tortoises are VERY aggressive breeders. They've been known to bite off the eyelids of the females to subdue them. Just put a dab of Neosporin (or some such ointment) on the spot and don't worry about it. It will heal ok. Be careful flies don't lay eggs on the spot.

 

[Maggie Cummings]

Yvonne...shouldn't she separate the 2 of them? Won't the male keep after the female?

 

[Yvonne G]

Its totally up to her. Yes, the male will keep after the female.

 

[Stephanie Logan]

I vote in favor of a restraining order, too.

 

[dmmj]

On a personal note I think you ladies should be glad human males don't follow male tort's lead, candy and flowers sound pretty good right about now.