Hello all,

I have a pair of banded siblings of which we were never sure of the sexes though now it's becoming more apparent that we have a male (he was a scrawny thing and in the last two months has really filled out and grown) and a female. They are just about a year and a half old now and in a 55 gal tank together. He spends most of his time in the hide and she spends most of it out near the basking light. They used to sleep together in the hide but now they stay separate 90% of the time...him staying in the hide, her staying out. They maybe sit together in the basking spot on average for an hour or two a day and get along just fine. They've been raised together with not a single issue but tonight I noticed alot of rustling in the cage and turned around to see my male chasing the female and biting her at the base of her tail. I have her out now but I have a sinking feeling this is going to mean separating them permanently. If that's the case, one of them will have to go. These are pets and I have no desire to get and keep two separate enclosures...I also don't want to risk either of their lives by keeping them together.

I had a pair of females for 7 years (mali's) and have never had a single issue with aggression so I'm not experienced in handling it. I was hoping with these two raised together that no matter the sex, they would be ok.

Thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks!!
Molly

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