We see this often with many species. Have others seen this? Thanks FR
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Monitor pairs kissing.
FR
Jan 17, 2005 07:07 PM
Replies (5)
reddragon01
Jan 17, 2005 07:27 PM
Looks like they're trying to hold hands too. Nice pic.
Gene
Jan 17, 2005 08:25 PM
I have seen it with my salvators, many times. I have also seen the arm around each other but not in a long while.
Very nice pic btw.
Gene
RoadSpawn
Jan 17, 2005 09:01 PM
My black tree monitors do it. I haven't kept a record but I see them do it from time to time.
Robert
Dragoon
Jan 20, 2005 07:42 PM
Yeah, my male did that, after the female ate a roach...just before he grabbed her nose and dragged her backwards into the hide...haha, but not really funny, I was upset!
I don't see the kissing so much as head and neck rubbing. Mostly the neck. Not sure if they're just trying to relieve an itch? They seem to like it.
D.
drn4
Mar 08, 2005 11:20 PM
a little late I know but my dumerils pair does very similar actions. they lay their heads on each other when basking from time to time. also staying curled up in the smallest hide box that I have for them a lot lately, of course I'm hoping their doing more than just kissing in there.
