Other Turtle Discussion :: Bebavior question?

[TheSegundos]

I have two questions concerning behavior! One of my turtles bites everything! Is that normal? Also today I noticed them starring at each other face to face while they we're shaking/rattling their hands at each other! Has any one witnessed this also and what does it mean?

[ljapa]

You'll get more responses if you post this in the Genera Care area: http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=5

I'm just going on what I have read here and other places. I'm a very new RES caretaker.

Depending on size, sex of the turtles, and sexual maturity it is either a mating ritual or a dominance one. If you search the forum for "fluttering" or "shaking" you will see many posts on this. As a part of the mating ritual, a male will nip at a female and flutter his claws in her face.

Apparently, turtles will also do this to show dominance.

If a female is involved, you'll want to read up on what is involved with getting allowing her to lay eggs properly, because otherwise, there are health risks.

If both are males, you may need to separate them.

[TheSegundos]

Thanks, wasn't sure what they where doing! Just wanted to make sure they we're okay!