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My neighbour has a tortoise. Is it OK to put them together once in a while for some company?

April 26, 2017COMPANY neighbour Ok Tortoise

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My neighbour has a tortoise. Is it OK to put them together once in a while for some company?

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No. They may be different species, and any courting behaviour could cause an injury. There is also a serious risk of disease or pathogen transfer, and the stress of introducing a strange tortoise can suppress the immune system, making the tortoise more susceptible to illness.