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Tortoise_man · 08-07-2006, 12:00 AM

Hi,
I have 8 hermann tortoises- 6 females and 2 male,
i got told to put them together but one of them has seriuos cuts so i spilt them up now it seems depressed please help

Tortoise_man · 08-07-2006, 12:05 AM

I forgot to mention, the one whos seperate is eating, but just hiding

**Eire_Ade** · 08-07-2006, 12:46 AM

Hi Tortoise Man,

Firstly welcome to the forum.

Secondly, I think you have done the right thing to seperate them until you know how the injurieds occurred.

Can you elabourate on the information, so that we can possibly give you a clearer solution to your problem. eg. how long they have been together, how old are they, how long have you had them and any other relevant information you can think of.

Sorry I haven't been much help, but its a start.

Ade

08-07-2006, 02:09 AM

how bad r these injuries

sorry i do not have the knowledge as yet to help

but i am sure somebody more experienced will help

do u think u might need a vet

hope everthing goes better for this 1 injured tort

linda

**sarah** · 08-07-2006, 09:30 AM

This happened to me when i put my horsfield male with my female, he would bod his head then run affter her and bite her front and back legs, its part of their mating ritual. You may only have to introduce the males for mating purposes.

How big is your enclosure? and how old are they?

08-07-2006, 12:00 AM	#1
Tortoise_man Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	elp quik Hi, I have 8 hermann tortoises- 6 females and 2 male, i got told to put them together but one of them has seriuos cuts so i spilt them up now it seems depressed please help

08-07-2006, 12:46 AM	#3
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	Hi Tortoise Man, Firstly welcome to the forum. Secondly, I think you have done the right thing to seperate them until you know how the injurieds occurred. Can you elabourate on the information, so that we can possibly give you a clearer solution to your problem. eg. how long they have been together, how old are they, how long have you had them and any other relevant information you can think of. Sorry I haven't been much help, but its a start. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

08-07-2006, 09:30 AM	#5
sarah Administrator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme Posts: 11,914	This happened to me when i put my horsfield male with my female, he would bod his head then run affter her and bite her front and back legs, its part of their mating ritual. You may only have to introduce the males for mating purposes. How big is your enclosure? and how old are they? __________________ Click: www.shelledwarriorsshop.co.uk STRUGGLING TO FIND WEEDS? LOOK AT OUR DRIED WEEDS 'READY TO FEED' Home of 'Grow Your Own Food' Bearded Dragon, Tortoise, Rabbit, Hamster seed mixes from 89p FREE POST Livefood, Thermostats, Housing, Heating, Mercury Vapour bulbs, UVB etc etc CHEAP PRICES TORTOISES ARE MY PASSION

08-07-2006, 12:05 AM	#2
Tortoise_man Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	I forgot to mention, the one whos seperate is eating, but just hiding

08-07-2006, 02:09 AM	#4
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	how bad r these injuries sorry i do not have the knowledge as yet to help but i am sure somebody more experienced will help do u think u might need a vet hope everthing goes better for this 1 injured tort linda

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