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I have a pair of Rhinos. I have had the male since he was a hatchling, and is now 17 years old. I added a female 4 years ago, and every year she lays infertile eggs. I intend to get another male, but I hate to get rid of mine.Could they co exist? I know they will fight at first,but do they usually really harm each other, or is it a minor battle?

No way the two males could coexist. They will fight until one hides and would most likely die. Why get another one? Have you seen your male breed the female? Do you keep them outdoors? Where are you located?

I never have acctually seen them breed. I keep them outdoors year round here in Arizona.They are in a 28' x 12'x 8'high enclosure.Which had a heated shed for the cold winter weather.

why don't you just divide the cage into two cages? one at 12X18 and one at 12X10 and keep the pair in the larger cage.

Based on the size of your layout, with lots of visual barriers, It might be feasible....but not a good idea? It could be deadly, and at minimum, very hard on the small male. If you must get another male, fence off half the habitat, and keep him isolated. If the eggs have no red in them, they are most likely infertile. Either no mating, or ? Is the male laying on a hot heat mat all winter long ? That could lower the fertility rate. Good luck.

I have a friend with two male rhinos and two female rhinos. They coexist in her house with very few problems.

You might want to post this in the Cyclura forum though.

Thanks Really, I didn't realize there was a Cyclura forum.By the way, I noticed your post about uncalciumified eggs.The eggs my female lays every year are normal looking, but soft. After 3 years, i am assumeing they are soft because of being infertile.Could it be a calcium problem? When I cut them open, they are always all yolk, with no blood.

I just answered you on the Cyclura forum. The problem sounds very different. Have you consulted a good herp vet?

I don't feel that it is a problem a vet can solve.Either the male or female are not doing their job.It seems she is. I have seen her raising her tail during breeding season, but I have never seen him mount.

How old are they?

The male I have had since he was a hatchling, 17 years.The female is now probably 15.