I have a female and male RES and lately I have noticed her laying with her back legs spread apart. What does this mean? I just started seeing it yesterday. I have seen the male try to mate with the female, but it didnt look like she reacted back. What does this mean?
2007-08-04 12:45:05 · 2 answers · asked by Russian Tortoise Owner 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Her legs are spread out behind her shell....
2007-08-04 12:47:38 · update #1
Does she do when she is basking? If so, that is perfectly normal. As far as the mating, males reach sexual maturity at age 3 while a female does not until she is about 12 or 13.
2007-08-04 14:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Darla G 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
While basking, this is the Sun Worship Position, and is normal. It most often also has the head stretched out and up at the same time.
Turtles do not use their rear legs as any part of the courtship rituals.
2007-08-04 18:45:37 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋