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Do male tortoises try to bite females during breeding ?
bxherp
Aug 29, 2004 11:46 PM
Replies (4)
EJ
Aug 30, 2004 12:10 AM
What kind of question is that? How about some specifics.
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Ed
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Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
bxherp
Aug 30, 2004 12:19 AM
yeah i am serious...i am asking becasue i never seen that behavior...What specifics do you want?
EJ
Aug 30, 2004 01:03 AM
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Ed
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Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
jbly
Aug 30, 2004 03:39 PM
Biting is common with many breeding torts but depending on the male/female mix, individual personality, health, and species present, you may never see it.
Males often combat each other by bitting. In addition to biting, males will often ram females with the front of their shells. Testudo get particularly aggressive.
jbly
