at that size if their breeding activities 'take', then you could have eggs soon, though there is also a huge chance that, since they may not be in perfect health yet, the female may not be developing eggs.

There's a lot to it, I would look at www.russiantortoise.org and also try to form your own opinions based on what you read/hear.

They don't need to hibernate to breed and reproduce, though some still claim that not hibernating can cause damage to the tortoise's renal system (kidneys, etc.). I kind of feel however that those matters are caused primarily be dehydration and other poor care, but when dealing with animals with such a long life span it is hard for anyone to prove much of anything on the subject.

Definately take them to the vet. I made a similar mistake with some of my torts by not quarantining them long enough, and I ended up with two females with parasites instead of just one.

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