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odatriad
at Tue Oct 19 22:54:12 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by odatriad ]
aggression between cagemates is caused by many different factors. In most cases, it is because of incompatible cagemates. Pairing up animals is not a sure science, however you will increase your chances by slowly allowing them to become accustomed to one antoher, via sight and scent, before putting them together in the same cage. It is all too often that people throw two animals together in the same cage, and expect magic to happen... You are more than likely to not see any results by doing this.. What are the chances of you getting along with someone from another country, living in a tiny area, say the size of a walk in closet? very unlikely...
Acclimating and breeding monitors, as well as many other wild caught species of animals, takes time, and patience. It is not something that you are going to see overnight.. I have never experienced cage aggression with any of my animals, and I even keep some species with multiple males in the same enclosure.
As for monitors being social, that is up to debate, as yes they may exhibit it in captivity, showing tolerance for one another when raised up together in the same enclosure, however, if you leave the cage open, I doubt that they wouold remain in close social groups... so, it's debateable depending on which way you look at it...
Take care, have a great day; thank you for the kind words and compliments. I try to give my animals the enclosures that they deserve, not fish aquariums. Thanks again, cheers,
bob
The ODatriad
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RE: What do YOU use? - odatriad, Tue Oct 19 22:54:12 2004