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minno Key Member

Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 376 Location: nottingham
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:48 am Post subject: Semi Ugent Help Needed |
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well few things i herd a kinda of squeeking/squeeling noise from the tank last night, each time i looked kiwi the defiant female was in the same place but the other 2 had swapped positions, does anybody kno what that noise means?
also what size tank does a single adult need as having looked lil closely at princess i have a feeling she is a prince will get a pic as soon as i have a camera lead again
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Scott W Site Admin

Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Posts: 13355 Location: London, England.
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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that noise sounds like one is biting another, either aggression or mating. Are there any scars or marks on them at all?
Viv size, ideally 2ft cubed. Also try adding loads more hiding spaces and visual barriers. _________________
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rob1468 Contributing Member
Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 85 Location: Barnstaple North Devon
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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If its a crestie they squeak , growl and make other noises , some people say they are talking to each other , but as said make sure that they are not fighting
rob _________________ 1.1.38 eggs veiled chameleons
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minno Key Member

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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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well they all seem pretty healthy no marks ect, n every time iv turned the red light on when they are making noises the males r in completely different places, for example this time 1 was up on the highest vine and 1 on the floor sniffin around the food bowl,
scot is that 2x2x2 for all 3? and iv got a spare viv lying around that is 544mm long X 406mm wide X 920mm high will that be anygood for all 3? |
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Snakechild I've settled in...
Joined: 12 Jun 2005 Posts: 26 Location: Widnes, England / Bangor, Wales
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Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 8:41 pm Post subject: |
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I'm pretty sure adult cresties make squeaks and chirps just as communication; its not necessarily aggressive. And as you say, if you've not caught them near each other at the time of the noises, and none of them seem to be hurt, they're probably not fighting. Maybe its even the female who's calling?
The only concern I have is if you have two adult males together, things could get aggressive if they both decide they want to mate with the female, even if they've always been together fine before.
I think a single adult size tank would be 18"X18"X24" minimum - but bigger is better - and lots of things to climb on is a must : )
I have one small juvenile in a 12X12X18 at the mo - just to give you an idea of sizes.
^_^ good luck with them - and let us know if princess really does turn out to be a prince! _________________ 0.0.1 Amel corn
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minno Key Member

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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:57 am Post subject: |
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ok 4 a lil update on things, the squeek iv figured out is the female as she was doing it a minute ago, it appears like the male and female are tryin 2 snap at eachother anybody no what that can be a sign of? |
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Scott W Site Admin

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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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minno wrote: |
scot is that 2x2x2 for all 3? and iv got a spare viv lying around that is 544mm long X 406mm wide X 920mm high will that be anygood for all 3? |
2ft x 2ft x 2ft for all 3 should be fine if you have it well set up. Just make sure it's well stocked with plants and hiding places  _________________
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Snakechild I've settled in...
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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minno wrote: | ok 4 a lil update on things, the squeek iv figured out is the female as she was doing it a minute ago, it appears like the male and female are tryin 2 snap at each other anybody no what that can be a sign of? |
is the snappy female the one that 'might' be male? if so, I would say the aggression was down to them both being male and naturally fighting for mating rights and territory. Otherwise, it could be the male is trying to mate with the female, and shes none to happy about it.
If I were you I would get the sex of the female confirmed and whatever the outcome, if they're continuing to fight, seperate her/him into a seperate viv. _________________ 0.0.1 Amel corn
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minno Key Member

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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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its the definate male and definat female snapping at each other, they dont seem to hurt eachother and dont leave marks they just seem 2 creep up 2 eachother n like kinda attempt 2 nip eachother in a jousting style lol(face to face) the maybe maybenot is usually well out the way |
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rob1468 Contributing Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: |
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minno wrote: | its the definate male and definat female snapping at each other, they dont seem to hurt eachother and dont leave marks they just seem 2 creep up 2 eachother n like kinda attempt 2 nip eachother in a jousting style lol(face to face) the maybe maybenot is usually well out the way |
i have heard that cresties will do this when trying to mate , maybe the male is trying
rob _________________ 1.1.38 eggs veiled chameleons
0.2.0 leopard geckos
1.0.1 bearded dragons
0.0.1 crestie (has arrived ) |
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