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Old 27-07-2013, 06:55 PM   #1
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Witnessed my female Hermann mounting another of my female Herman's this morning!! Then she mounted my male Herman this afternoon!! She is Deffo a she but a bit concerned! Never witnessed this behaviour before! Advice please?!?
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Old 27-07-2013, 06:57 PM   #2
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She's feeling a bit dominant I'd imagine. Just showing them who's boss.
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Old 27-07-2013, 07:01 PM   #3
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Why now do you think?
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Old 27-07-2013, 07:55 PM   #4
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This is a sign that maybe your female is gravid , my females do this just before they lay there eggs but not normally with my males
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This is a sign that maybe your female is gravid , my females do this just before they lay there eggs but not normally with my males
How long after this type behaviour did your tort lay please?
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Old 27-07-2013, 08:34 PM   #6
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Normally within a couple weeks depending on the weather .
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Old 27-07-2013, 08:39 PM   #7
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Normally within a couple weeks depending on the weather .
Thank you I will keep an extra close eye on her then!! Maybe about to get my second lot of eggs ever!! Fingers and everything else crossed
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Old 27-07-2013, 09:28 PM   #8
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yes fingers crossed then,and and hope you end up with these

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Old 27-07-2013, 09:56 PM   #9
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Ooooooh! How gorgeous !!! I do hope so! I am sooooooo jealous now!! Come on Heddles lay some eggs please! I will let you know if she obliges!!!
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