introducing a new female to a existing male (russian)

by M & K
(Oregon USA)

We have had a male russian tortoise for a couple yrs hes about 4 1/2" across the shell and we just got a new female that is about 3 1/2" across. Anyway were wondering what to watch out for as far as the male being to aggressive or ?? Any help or suggestions ?

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Jul 13, 2010

Russian Tortoises
by: Anonymous

Usually a male Russian Tortoise is pretty happy to see a female Russian in his enclosure, that is unless there are two males and then there can be some fighting amongst the males. Just watch your two Tortoises and if there is a problem separate them for a few days. They usually like the new company of one another.

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