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Hi again,

I am thinking about getting 2 RES sense we had to move and I couldn't take my RES buddy on the airplane because he might not make it and it's against the rules for internation flying to country to country .So I have just moved in and I loved RES so much that I feel that I should get two this time ! So I was wondering about what gender would be compatible without to much fighting?



Thanks,Victoria

There is no guarantee about compatibility, especially with RES. RES are more aggressive than most other turtles (this is partially why they are considered invasive).

ok thanks I was told that even without the male res the females still lay eggs but is that true?Also if I do get 2 females wouldn't that mean that I would have to build a nesting site?I know that they are not frogs but I was very interested to see if that was true.

If you have one female or 100, you will need a nesting site. And yes, they will lay infertile eggs.

o I understand now thanks I think I will have a males but then what about around breeding time to I seperate them I don't want them fight?

Males are more likely to fight with other turtles. If you are getting ONLY one turtle, I would get a male.

This is the reason why you should only get one turtle.. too many variables. One male is all I'd get if I had to do it all over...

I think I have a female. its about 5 inches now, and the nails are still pretty short... nesting area soon

Yet no new pics?

I've been so busy with work and school, and trying to pay bills I haven't had any time... soon...soon

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And what will you do with the RES you get when/if you return to the states, buddys_my_turtle?

I won't return to the states....and umm I would give it to a friend in my club for animals that I own!