My Russians are Courting, HELP

Posted by: KevinM at Mon Oct 16 17:53:00 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by KevinM ]

I am fairly new to torts in general, and have an interesting problem. I recently acquired an adult female to pair with a male I have been having for about 8 months or so (Got him at local Petco as an adult). Well starting this weekend he has been exhibiting classic Russian courting behaviour. Head bobbing, nipping at legs of the female, ramming her, and trying to mount. At one point he actually mounted her briefly and started vocalizing!! Needless to say my kids and I were in hysterics and utterly fascinated at this behaviour. My question is, is this OK to let occur, or should I separate until after a brumation period and spring warmup? I am planning on cooling the pair this winter within a month or so with plans to breed this spring. Any help on this situation would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks

KevinM

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My Russians are Courting, HELP - KevinM, Mon Oct 16 17:53:00 2006

RE: My Russians are Courting, HELP - bradtort, Mon Oct 16 18:29:20 2006

RE: My Russians are Courting, HELP - KevinM, Mon Oct 16 20:02:40 2006

RE: My Russians are Courting, HELP - bradtort, Mon Oct 16 21:17:20 2006

hibernation - DaviDC., Mon Oct 16 21:18:00 2006

Viable Eggs - KevinM, Mon Oct 16 21:42:33 2006

RE: Viable Eggs - bradtort, Tue Oct 17 06:03:18 2006

RE: Viable Eggs - KevinM, Tue Oct 17 09:54:22 2006

hibernation and breeding.... - -ryan-, Tue Oct 17 17:30:01 2006

RE: hibernation and breeding.... - KevinM, Tue Oct 17 20:59:22 2006

Basically... - -ryan-, Wed Oct 18 14:54:12 2006

RE: hibernation - DaviDC., Tue Oct 17 09:59:32 2006

Great Idea - KevinM, Tue Oct 17 10:08:33 2006

RE: hibernation - lepinsky, Wed Oct 25 14:42:56 2006

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