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lmrh · Level 2 Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 39 Location: Ireland

Hey, i must admit i am a bit freaked out! i have had my two turtles since august and just a few minutes ago i think i just saw them doing the mating dance! The bigger turtle put his(i think!) front legs at the side of his face and started vibrating them at the other turtle as she(i think!) was digging under the filter!which they have been doing a lot recently!Im scared that they have layed eggs! it was the first time i have ever seen them do it!! somebody please help me!! thanks in advance for the help!!
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STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject:

If they are still tiny, there is nothing to worry about, they tend to practice a lot, sometimes males will do it to other males, rocks, your finger and so on, as for the digging, they like to redecorate their tank, just ask all the other frustrated owners. Smile

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lmrh · Level 2 Joined: 17 Nov 2006 Posts: 39 Location: Ireland

well they are still small but they are bigger than they were!Could they lay eggs in the water or do they have to have certain conditions? I dont have room for more!! haha Laughing

thanks for the help!
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I love Tom and Geri!!!

Waited 2yrs for them!!!

They are the best ever!!!

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject:

I think 5 years is when you should start worrying about eggs, although, they do lay unfertile eggs when they haven't been with a male in about 5 years or so.
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