two of my turtles are facing each other having their arm stretching out and then one would like shake its arm ( looks like vibrating ) and then the other one would follow it. and then first one stop and the second one would go up closer to the first one and then the second turtle would do that arm thingy again.do you think they are playing or what?
2007-06-27 04:44:38 · 18 answers · asked by aznjenny28 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Knowing more about the turtles would help us better- species, size, etc.
I am assuming these are pond turtles, like Painted or Red-ear Sliders. The behavior itself is called 'fanning'.
1. If they are of mating age and size (both over about 4" long, roughly 3-4 years old), AND are male and female, it is a courtship dance. This is a prelude to mating and egg laying, etc. (Be advised that captive turtles in the typical home set-up rarely lay fertile eggs since the mom does not have good nesting options).
2. In any other combination of sizes, ages, and sexes- or even if these are all perfect- this is an aggression display. It can mean that the space is too small, they are struggling for resources, or other things- mostly bad.
Be advised also that any two turtles will fan, and the 'fanner' is trying to intimidate, bully, or impress the other one. Females will fan males to bully them, etc.
Review your basic cares at a good site like http://www.austinsturtlepage.com or http://www.redearslider.com
Make sure the tank size, temps, lighting, diet, etc. are solid.
Then, you'll have to decide whether to leave them together or seperate them. If the 'fanned' turtle shows signs of stress, even after the cares have been perfected, you almost HAVE to seperate them.
2007-06-27 06:36:36 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If one turtle is fluttering, the term for the claw vibration, it is possible that it's a male trying to impress a female. If, as in this case, both turtles are fluttering at each other, it is almost certainly a territorial dispute. These disputes are common among tank mates. If your turtles are just fluttering at each other, and you are not seeing any other signs of aggression, such as bullying when eating, chasing, or biting, I would just keep an eye on them for now. If you have other questions about your turtles, I would highly encourage you to visit this website for more aquatic turtle info. The forum there is full of keepers who have turtle experience. http://redearslider.com/
2007-06-27 06:03:24 · answer #2 · answered by scripta_elegans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 09:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had 2 turtles that did the same thing. I read that it is possible that they are being territorial and their cage was too small for the both of them. I guess it depends on if they are both males or female and male. If it's boy/girl, they could be trying to mate. If boys, they could be fighting. I'm guessing they are red eared slider?
2007-06-27 04:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by snbrown924 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont know that kinda sounds like they both might have something wrong with them. I have had quite a few turtles and none of them have ever done something like that (that I have noticed). Maybe its a genetic thing but Im not sure you could always call your vet they do treat turtles too. Good luck.
2007-06-27 04:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Generally this is their mating ritual. Keep in mind, they may not be male and female and may not be old enough to mate and you did't state their sub-species so that doesn't help out a whole lot either.
2007-06-27 04:50:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the mating dance. The male is using his longer claws to let the female know he wants to mate. She follows while he swims backwards.
Good luck and hope you have some eggs and soon afterwards babies.
2007-06-27 05:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by dems_js 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be mating....I have two of the same sex and it is just the way they show affection...They like each other
2007-06-27 04:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by AnimalManiac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like they are wanting more room to roam. Let them out and walk around for a while, they will like that. Look at the size of the cage...Do they need more room?
2007-06-27 04:50:48 · answer #9 · answered by Charley 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
simon says in turtle style i dont no take them to the vet maybe its a mating dance
2007-06-27 04:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by RenjiXRukiaFan 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋