I have had Yoshi, a male(?) CWD for a few months, and just recently acquired Spaz, a female(?) CWD a few weeks ago. They are the same size (about 5" shout to vent), about 1-1/2 years of age guesstimate. So as you know, sexing them at this size/age is a matter of guessing since they are not sexually mature yet. Spaz was a WC and I believe Yoshi was a CB based on his appearance in comparison to hers (other than minimal snout damage from previous care he is immaculate in appearance - very even, clean looking spikes, etc.), where as Spaz had a missing thumb on one hand, missing claw on another, and is very rough looking in appearance (uneven spikes, just looks like she had a rough life). She also has MBD which I am currently treating. Anyway, I am wondering if they would have matured differently based on their upbringings? Spaz has more developed spikes down her back, while Yoshi's are just starting to develop, things like that... Also, I am wondering if they would show any signs indicating their sex at this stage? My reason for asking is that when I let them out to free roam, Yoshi tends to chase after Spaz and lick her, and he also does this thing with his arm where he seems to be waving to someone (he lifts it up and moves it in a circular motion, puts it back down, then does it again - he will do this about 5 times in a row). Would these behaviors be him flirting with her? They also have a tendency to jump on one another (she likes to sit on his head). I am looking for anyone's advice on what they think about all of this. I appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you.
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2.0.0 Leptopelis Vermiculatus (Oggie, Toad)
1.1.0 Chinese Water Dragon (Yoshi, Spaz)
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CWD Strange Behavior?
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I have answered this one before, so here's a paste from a previous post, these are my interpretation:
Waterdragon language is pretty basic, here's the run down:
Aggressive/Dominant
Arm waving = "Hey you! you better check yourself, your in my territory!"
Head bobbing = "Don't make me get off this branch and chase you down" or "Hey baby get a load of a real man!"~come on.
Open mouth/puffing up throat/hissing= "That does it! I am freaking going to bite you! or run away like a sissy the first chance I get."
friendly/submissive:
ground licking = "Hey, I know you!"
Lowered head = "Do what you want just leave me alone."
Dark color change= " I am really stressed out!" or "I am freezing my tail off!"
