I thought that those, like myself, who wonder if introducing unfamiliar juvies might lead to death and destruction I would like to report on some good progress. Thanks to FR's assurance that young'ins don't usually kill each other, I allowed my pair to battle it out for several days. It was hard to watch and even harder not to interfere but despite some ugly fighting they have come to tolerate each other rather well. The younger and smaller animal has begun to feed again and I caught this rare moment of apparent happiness as they were engaging in some "pillow talk."
Many thanks again, FR, for encouraging me to have the cajones to let them work it out. I hate to sound too much like I'm more worried about the cost of the animals than their welfare (because I am not) but it was tough to see my hard earned $500 ball of lizards looking like they were in their final death throws and just let what happens happen! Thanks again for the support. It was very much appreciated and obviously some good advice. John

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