I have 4 red slider turtles...the 2 oldest ones, I think a female and a male..they face each other and put their front legs straight out in front of them. their legs tremble as they seem to be touching noses! what are they doing?
2006-08-10 14:28:01 · 12 answers · asked by ecodave 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
This is a part of the mating ritual, most often done buy the males, but females may do it as well. It is also a sign of dominance. Often lone males will do it and sometimes they will wave their front limbs at other males. It's not mating, but a pre-ritual or dominance. Your turtles will be at least 4-5" SCL (straight carapace length) before they can successful mate.
Enjoy the show.
2006-08-10 14:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The male will rub the face of the female, trying to entice her to breed. I had never seen it myself (after 20 years of having turtles), but only 2 months ago my tiny male was making the moves on our huge female. So, basically, he's in love, lol!
2006-08-10 14:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tara Dk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are mating. Should get a warm place for them
2006-08-14 20:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by alvinyprime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is foreplay. Thats what they do before they mate. And it can go on for days
2006-08-18 07:16:04 · answer #4 · answered by Kerilyn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've seen this done when they want to coax a snail out of a shell, more related to feeding than socalizing. let them have fun and just observe. i'm sure there's no harm.
2006-08-15 21:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a courtship display.
This is good news becuase it usually indicates that you are doing things well!
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2006-08-11 04:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my turtles do the same dance, probably they want to mate...
i'll wait for news
2006-08-10 17:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by leito 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are getting ready to mate
2006-08-17 16:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by jody n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're preparing to mate! Congratulations!
2006-08-10 15:47:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ever heard of synchronised swimming ??? yup that's what they are doing. olympics you know.
2006-08-10 14:34:35 · answer #10 · answered by mamamia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋