Advice and opinions please:

becciwales · 06-03-2014, 05:32 PM

Hi all,
I wasn't sure this was the right place to put this, but here goes...
As most of you know, almost 2 weeks ago, we added 2 new beauties, making a trio of Hermanns

I have shown them to each other and they had a few meals together (how romantic!

)

I'm looking for ideas and advice on how to put them together to live and to get them more used to each other. Also, what to expect such as dominance, behaviours etc and what to look out for and when to panic.

I know it's not quite the right time yet, but I'd like as much advice and info as possible.

My nerves need to know!!

As I thought Archimedes had a bad eye they haven't been together for a week and I thought I'd kero it that way for a bit longer.

So, advice, opinions, info - fire away!

Darwin is 1 (as of 2 days ago, I'm a crap mother, I forgot

) and the other 2 are 5 moths old, is the size/weight difference ok? The smallest is 32g and Darwin is 97g

**egyptiandan64** · 06-03-2014, 07:48 PM

The best thing to do when you do put them together is to change the table completely. That way it's new for everyone and no one will be in charge, so will be easier on the 2 new ones.

Danny

Suze65 · 06-03-2014, 08:01 PM

Like Dan said and be a bit brave

there might be a bit of nipping, but they will settle down. My three juveniles did nip to begin with when I introduced them, but it soon stopped. I'm sure they will be fine Becci.

becciwales · 06-03-2014, 08:06 PM

Thanks both.
Do you think, when the time is right, put them together and leave them unless there is too much fighting? Instead of only for a short period I mean?

Suze65 · 06-03-2014, 08:15 PM

Yes, they do need time together to sort things out, just keep an eye on them.

Merlin M · 06-03-2014, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediterraneansuze

Yes, they do need time together to sort things out, just keep an eye on them.

Yes I agree!

becciwales · 06-03-2014, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mediterraneansuze

Yes, they do need time together to sort things out, just keep an eye on them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merlin M

Yes I agree!

Thank you both! x

lonelylayla · 06-03-2014, 09:23 PM

You're going to need nerves of steel Becci

Sure they will settle and be great together

becciwales · 06-03-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonelylayla

You're going to need nerves of steel Becci

Sure they will settle and be great together

I know!! I'm dreading that bit! I will be brave and let David do it!!

Just kidding! I will be brave!

Merlin M · 06-03-2014, 09:31 PM

Just remember they are tough little armoured tanks!

06-03-2014, 05:32 PM	#1
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Advice and opinions please: Hi all, I wasn't sure this was the right place to put this, but here goes... As most of you know, almost 2 weeks ago, we added 2 new beauties, making a trio of Hermanns I have shown them to each other and they had a few meals together (how romantic! ) I'm looking for ideas and advice on how to put them together to live and to get them more used to each other. Also, what to expect such as dominance, behaviours etc and what to look out for and when to panic. I know it's not quite the right time yet, but I'd like as much advice and info as possible. My nerves need to know!! As I thought Archimedes had a bad eye they haven't been together for a week and I thought I'd kero it that way for a bit longer. So, advice, opinions, info - fire away! Darwin is 1 (as of 2 days ago, I'm a crap mother, I forgot ) and the other 2 are 5 moths old, is the size/weight difference ok? The smallest is 32g and Darwin is 97g __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

06-03-2014, 07:48 PM	#2
egyptiandan64 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 14,171	The best thing to do when you do put them together is to change the table completely. That way it's new for everyone and no one will be in charge, so will be easier on the 2 new ones. Danny __________________

06-03-2014, 08:01 PM	#3
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Like Dan said and be a bit brave there might be a bit of nipping, but they will settle down. My three juveniles did nip to begin with when I introduced them, but it soon stopped. I'm sure they will be fine Becci. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

06-03-2014, 08:06 PM	#4
becciwales Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Wales Posts: 3,438	Thanks both. Do you think, when the time is right, put them together and leave them unless there is too much fighting? Instead of only for a short period I mean? __________________ Becci 1:2:0 Testudo Hermanni Boettgeri - Darwin, Galileo, and Einstein. Archimedes (THB) RIP June, 2018

06-03-2014, 08:15 PM	#5
Suze65 Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,769	Yes, they do need time together to sort things out, just keep an eye on them. __________________ Suze. 3 THB, Sammy, Jemima, & Phoebe 7 Marginated, Tabitha, Ptolome, Tatiana, Noah,Lottey, Lulu & Poppy 1 TGG (Emma) RIP Feb 2012

06-03-2014, 09:23 PM	#8
lonelylayla Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ammanford, South Wales Posts: 1,481	You're going to need nerves of steel Becci Sure they will settle and be great together __________________ Lynne TG Terresteris 1:3:1 Apollo & Layla, Santa, Helpa & Unig TG Iberia 2:3:0 Tonka, LJ, Persephone, Cleo & Clyde Saffron TGG RIP Jaunary 2019 Jasper, Harry & Ruby pussy cats 4 ex bat hens.

06-03-2014, 09:31 PM	#10
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	Just remember they are tough little armoured tanks! __________________ 1:1:1 Horsfields (Misha, Amber and Teabag) 1:0:0 Dog: Rocco, Rottweiler cross 1 husband (Russ)

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