me Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi, about a month ago I introduced two new female hermann tortoises to my little group. The older of the two (12yrs) seems to be settling in really well. However the younger (9yrs) has started to harass my existing female. She bites her legs and seems to try and mate with her. I read somewhere online that this behaviour could mean she is gravid??? Could there be any other reasons for this behaviour? Maybe she could be being territorial??? Any help greatly appreiciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 maybe gravid or just trying to assert some dominance do you have different laying spots sorted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks for the quick reply livingart! I have made some compost type mounds around the enclosure just in case. She was doing it again this morning when I went out to feed them and even making the high pitched squeak that the male usually makes. Very odd! I guess I just need to wait and see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 sure shes not a male in disguise 8) not just compost heaps, a dirt patch, a sand bed, some variety she will choose where she wants to lay usually north facing, in the sun and well drained no hard and fast rules though laying behaviour is usually walking the edges of the perimeter and moving faster than normal quick reply was because i was online good luck hope they come through for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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