I house Rachel my adult female rhino, and my adult male rhino together. Since I introduced them into the same enclosure I have seen little social activity. When I first introduced them they displayed what I would consider normal cyclura behavior(head bobs, etc) But after the first couple of days they stopped interacting. Both are very healthy, and get along great. I was hoping to maybe get some eggs from these stunning rhinos, but at this rate it does not seem likely. I do keep them inside due to the unpredictable weather we are having in this area, I am thinking once they get outside they will behave more naturally. I think Rachel is ready, but my male seems to be napping on the job. I am happy that they are compatible, but I would love to see what the babies from this pair look like. Does anyone have any experience or advice that could help my situation?
Thanks so much, more pics are on the way.
Mike Weaver
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Lack of social behavior in rhinos.
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Mike, I have the opposite problem! My Rhinos have been housed together for 3 months now and the male is ready to go but the female is not cooperating. When they are in the cage they are together most of the time. They bask together, sleep together, even eat together. He is especially persistant with her when they are out of the cage. I watch them carefully because she is a bit larger and heavier than he is and I don't want him injured. She did give him a nip a couple of weeks ago and caused a small laceration on his jowl. I'm not there to watch them all the time while caged so I'm hoping that they complete the deed and I get some eggs.
Some are more discreet than others. Look for scares or abrasions on your females neck area. Some times a lazy male needs some competition to get him going. Even a male of a different iguana species can help him get inspired. Or try using a mirror. Moisture or an influx in humidity sometimes stimulates breeding activity. Some times if the cage is too small, they just won't do it. The female needs to believe that she can successfully reproduce. If she doesn't, she will probably reabsorb her eggs. Let them out in a large area while they are hot. Now is the time. Good luck.
