Other Turtle Discussion :: What gender of RES do you have togther?

[buddys_my_turtle]

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

[steve]

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).

[buddys_my_turtle]

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.

[steve]

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

[buddys_my_turtle]

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?

[steve]

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

[cam722]

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...

[bradhart]

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

[steve]

Yet no new pics?

[bradhart]

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

[sinbad]

pmail me

[marisa]

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

[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!