Reintroducing torts

GemJam · 12-10-2018, 04:35 PM

Hi all,

A friend of mine has two horsefield tortoises, bought both at the same time and are about 2 years old. One is twice the size and significantly heavier than the other, more active and eats a lot more food.

We were discussing separating them for the winter (they will be over-wintered) and then putting them back together early spring. Unfortunately she doesn't have enough space to permanently separate them. During this time it will be easier to control the food intake of each tortoise.

How will they interact when they are reintroduced? Currently they appear to live fairly harmoniously.

Do you think it would be a necessary and good move to separate them temporarily?

Many thanks,

Gemma

12-10-2018, 04:35 PM	#1
GemJam Member Incubating Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 123	Reintroducing torts Hi all, A friend of mine has two horsefield tortoises, bought both at the same time and are about 2 years old. One is twice the size and significantly heavier than the other, more active and eats a lot more food. We were discussing separating them for the winter (they will be over-wintered) and then putting them back together early spring. Unfortunately she doesn't have enough space to permanently separate them. During this time it will be easier to control the food intake of each tortoise. How will they interact when they are reintroduced? Currently they appear to live fairly harmoniously. Do you think it would be a necessary and good move to separate them temporarily? Many thanks, Gemma __________________ Gemma 1 Hermanns Tortoise - Hettie

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