Quote Originally Posted by Christine View Post
Ok well if she is most likely acting frantic to get out of the water to lay her eggs . They should have a land area to do that . If the turtles are being forced to use the same dock and the male is harrasing her thats not helping. Honestly I think the best thing is get them apart give her a place to lay her eggs and see what happens. If not a trip to the vet then . She could be egg bound.Why is the person forcing them to stay together knowing the male is harrasing the female?
I couldnt stand it when I saw one of my turtle doing that. I took them apart right away. If this person needs a fast enclosure go get a 10$ rubbermaid tub and get a heater filter and light for it.
I never said anything about harrasment... but she probably just feels threatened by the male.
i know that he does try to get with her by doing the whole wiggle his claws infront of her face thingy (not sure what to call that behavior)... but he doesnt try to mount her or bite her or anything.

also the dock is big enough for both of them to fit on and more its about 2 foot long and maybe 1 foot wide with the heat lamp above it.
do you think maybe he should put her in a seperate enclosure and give her a lay box so she feels more comfortable?
ill just give him one of my extra setups.

i agree that seperating would be the best thing for her.

thanks again,
Mike H.