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hi,
i was looking at my geckos tonight and was observing how my female is dominate over my male, they are about equal size. The female was nipping at him to basically stay in his hide and he didn't eat too much that i saw. should i wait a few more days to see if he starts to stand his ground or what? also about how long until a new shipment comes should they be eating? the female eats ALOT now but the male didn't eat maybe this is due to his trip or what?
thanks
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Lauren
1.1 Saharan Uromastyx (Rico-orange, ????-yellow)
1.1 Albino Leopard Gecko (????-male, ????-female)
Cozmo-Hannovarian/Trakehner Gelding
Chip-Dutch Warmblood Gelding
Ck-Hannovarian Gelding
Cruiser-Irish Sporthorse Gelding
Morgan-Labrador Retriever
Opal-Persian Cat
Dude-Jack Russel Terrier
Sky-Blue Male Betta
From: New Jersey

It can take a while sometimes for them to eat after coming into a new enviorment. If he does not improve over the next few days I would seperate them for a bit. It sounds as if she wants to dominate the roost, lol.
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Even if your on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there
20 leos,1.1 redtail boas,1.1 rainbow boas,1.1 cornsnakes, 1.0 tokay gecko,1.0 veiled cham, 5 dogs and a cat. Oh, can't forget Tater my parrolet.

i think it would be better to just house them separately .. Personally ..unless you do want constant babies..but besides that, i dont know the history between the two, but its always smart to keep a new pet in quarantine for 30-90 days just to be on the safe side..

and stress probably has something to do with him not eating as well as getting picked on...

best of luck
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Chris/Mike
L&R Reptiles