2 Different Species

Alvic · 10-06-2007, 05:24 PM

Hello All,

I was wondering if any one can help. I have an Egyptian Tortoise and a Spur Tighed Tortoise and I have just seperated them as I was informed that I shouldn't mix species. I built a fence between them to divide the area in two. Is this enough, or should I find another spot to put them further away from each other?

Thankyou in advance for any suggestions.

Alvic

nina · 10-06-2007, 06:05 PM

I think the fence should be enough - it's just to ensure they don't come into physical contact with each other. And you should wash your hands well after handling one and before handling the other. (And well done for taking action on the advice you were given!)

dizzywend · 10-06-2007, 06:13 PM

I agree with Nina
Also don't step from one enclosure into the other!

Wendy

Alvic · 10-06-2007, 06:15 PM

Thankyou Nina,

Another question, If i add any new tortoise, i have read that I must put them 6 months quarentine to make sure it is well. is it ok to just keep it in a big tray in the same area and what shall i check to make sure it is healthy?

alvic

tortoiseguy · 10-06-2007, 07:36 PM

Well done on following the advice so quickly. A new tortoise would need to be kept seperate from all others in case it has any illness. General monitoring, as you would with any tortoise, is sufficient unless you suspect any specific issues. Regular bathing, checking for worms and monitoring weight etc will be required, if after 6 months everything is ok you can start and introduce them.

dizzywend · 10-06-2007, 08:07 PM

Tortoiseguy

They are different species!!
Should be kept apart permanently!

Wendy

Alvic · 10-06-2007, 08:07 PM

I really want to do what's best for my tortoise so I will be asking alot of questions before acting. What i need to know is a good diet for them. I usually give them lettuce, veg and fruits but I now found out I can give them weeds and flowers. Can anyone suggest a healthy diet.

Alvic

tortoiseguy · 10-06-2007, 08:33 PM

Have I missed something? where did he specify a species for the potential new tortoise?

nina · 10-06-2007, 08:36 PM

I don't think he did specify a species for the new tort - I think Wendy may have misread and thought he was talking about the two he already has (which he has separated).

Alvic · 10-06-2007, 08:43 PM

Hello Tortoise Guy, Thanks a lot for your help. I meant a new tortoise, same species as i already have. I trying my best may be I can get an Egyptian male for my female.

thankyou once again

ALvic

10-06-2007, 05:24 PM	#1
Alvic Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	2 Different Species Hello All, I was wondering if any one can help. I have an Egyptian Tortoise and a Spur Tighed Tortoise and I have just seperated them as I was informed that I shouldn't mix species. I built a fence between them to divide the area in two. Is this enough, or should I find another spot to put them further away from each other? Thankyou in advance for any suggestions. Alvic

10-06-2007, 06:05 PM	#2
nina Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,337	I think the fence should be enough - it's just to ensure they don't come into physical contact with each other. And you should wash your hands well after handling one and before handling the other. (And well done for taking action on the advice you were given!) __________________ http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk l

10-06-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
nina Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,337	I don't think he did specify a species for the new tort - I think Wendy may have misread and thought he was talking about the two he already has (which he has separated). __________________ http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk l

10-06-2007, 06:13 PM	#3
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	I agree with Nina Also don't step from one enclosure into the other! Wendy

10-06-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
Alvic Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Thankyou Nina, Another question, If i add any new tortoise, i have read that I must put them 6 months quarentine to make sure it is well. is it ok to just keep it in a big tray in the same area and what shall i check to make sure it is healthy? alvic

10-06-2007, 07:36 PM	#5
tortoiseguy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,020	Well done on following the advice so quickly. A new tortoise would need to be kept seperate from all others in case it has any illness. General monitoring, as you would with any tortoise, is sufficient unless you suspect any specific issues. Regular bathing, checking for worms and monitoring weight etc will be required, if after 6 months everything is ok you can start and introduce them.

10-06-2007, 08:07 PM	#6
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	Tortoiseguy They are different species!! Should be kept apart permanently! Wendy

10-06-2007, 08:33 PM	#8
tortoiseguy Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,020	Have I missed something? where did he specify a species for the potential new tortoise?

10-06-2007, 08:43 PM	#10
Alvic Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Hello Tortoise Guy, Thanks a lot for your help. I meant a new tortoise, same species as i already have. I trying my best may be I can get an Egyptian male for my female. thankyou once again ALvic

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