The past few night my male has been ratteling his tail, much like non-venamous snakes do when threatened. I was wondering if this is a mating behavior, an agressive behavior, or something else non related to the two.
thanks
Joel
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Tail Ratteling
thebig_j
Mar 06, 2006 11:19 AM
Replies (3)
jasonw
Mar 06, 2006 11:46 AM
They rattle there tails as an excitment responce. This can be if there is prey or a mate near by or a hundred other things that excite the gecko
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garweft
Mar 06, 2006 04:34 PM
My juvies tend to do this alot more than fully mature males. I think its cool and adds excitement to watching them eat.
Nighthawk_
Mar 06, 2006 05:45 PM
Ok, put yourself in his shoes. If you were a Leopard Gecko, what would excite you? Think about it:
"Gonna catch me a big fat juicy vitamin powdered mealworm!" *tail rattle*
"Look! Theres a cricket!! Get em!" [Insert trumpet blareing] "CHARGE!" *Gecko eats cricket* *tail rattle*
"Look at that fine lady gecko over there!" *tail rattle*
Heh...is there a word for male/female gecko (ex: Ferrets- Male:Hob Female:Jil)
