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GeckoLass · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 10:28 pm Post subject: another girlfriend

Hi Guys
Has anyone got any advise on introducing an adult female leopard gecko to an established breeding pair ? I don't want any wars any help would be much appreciated
Thanks
Gemma Confused

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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
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Exalted Gecko · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject:

Keep them all separate and introduce the male when your wanting to breed them, and then take him back out after he's done the deed.
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Chris

GeckoLass · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks is there a strong reason for this technique? its just i got the established pair from a previous owner and they have lived together for along time.

Gemma
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Altogether i have a zoo of 45 scaley's and slimey's
and 6 furries
And i LOVE em all Very Happy

Exalted Gecko · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject:

Well I personally never had and never will keep a male and a female together. It certainly isn't natural and doesnt occur in the wild. But I also find that males will harass females all the more if they are together in breeding season. Some people get away with it but I think it stresses the female more than is necessary (they dont desire company anyway) and I find disease control and seeing who's eating and leaving healthy droppings easier with separate viv's.

That being said if it works for you then fair enough!
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Kind Regards,

Chris