20-10-2014, 08:55 PM | #1 |
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Lonely Tortoise ??
Hi there, I'm a new member. I have a Leopard tortoise, he is 10 Months old now, I've had him since he was 6 months old. He is my first tortoise. Although I have done lots of research on this breed, but there are lots of contradictory information out there, I really would like to know if it is okay for him to be brought up on his own, or do they normally live in colonies or pairs. I would hate that he was lonely, if anyone could give me some advise I would be very grateful.
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21-10-2014, 09:03 AM | #2 | |
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Its keepers who think human rather than tortoise, think they need company. Adding any tortoise to an existing one, is always a risk. More so with leopards than other tortoise. As they can be more sensitive health wise.
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Agreed, he will be fine on his own
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I agree with Sandy and Suze. Male tortoises particularly are well-suited to being alone. They often fight if housed with another male and could cause stress to a female if in a pair.
I have five males and they all have individual housing. Your leopard will be just fine.
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24-10-2014, 10:16 AM | #5 |
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Hi - I am also new to tortoises and the forum - I have an Indian Star (age 6) who was with another and happy - he now seems quiet and withdrawn and I have been told this breed can work well with a 'friend' as they rarely fight - does anyone have experience fo this breed?
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As most if not all tortoises can live quite happily on their own. Its humans that think they cant. Or someone who wants to sell more tortoises:0)
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24-10-2014, 06:20 PM | #7 |
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Hi and welcome to both new posters As has been said, in the wild torts would have a solitary existence, so should be fine on their own To add a friend means minimum 6 months quarantine and then everything crossed that both are female
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I think it depends on what facilities you have and how commited you are
I was happy with my male and he was fine on is own but I took the decision to rehome through a tortoise society and now have another 4 girls Leopards are very gentle and laid back but it would be unfair to pair up with a female - in the summer months they are sex pests and although they are not rough it will stress the female I will say though I have a big garden and a big outdoor enclosure but they still chose to bask/sleep together |
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