Re: Adding a pair of Russians?

Posted by Terry on May 17, 2000 at 13:12:59:

In Reply to: Adding a pair of Russians? posted by Troy on May 17, 2000 at 09:38:56:

: Just wondering if there would be any problems with added a pair of Russians in with
: the male Russian I presently have?

: Thanks

Hi Troy.

First you must quarantine the new pair for at least 3-6 months, no contact with the male you already have.
During this time the new pair should be tested and treated for any health problems that may crop up, and dewormed if needed.

Once the quarantine period is over and the turtles introduced to eachother, I would keep an eye out for fighting between the two males, as there will only be one female!
If they are housed in a very large outdoor enclosure the agression might not be as bad, as they will have room to get away from eachother. But watch out for it anyway.

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: : Just wondering if there would be any problems with added a pair of Russians in with : : the male Russian I presently have? : : Thanks : : Hi Troy. : First you must quarantine the new pair for at least 3-6 months, no contact with the male you already have. : During this time the new pair should be tested and treated for any health problems that may crop up, and dewormed if needed. : Once the quarantine period is over and the turtles introduced to eachother, I would keep an eye out for fighting between the two males, as there will only be one female! : If they are housed in a very large outdoor enclosure the agression might not be as bad, as they will have room to get away from eachother. But watch out for it anyway.

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