ebonza
Not so new Member
Just as I think I'm getting a handle on Herping, another learning opportunity arises!
APS regulars might have seen my other posts about my 2 new male (1yr old-ish) EWD's. 1st week was magnificent. Both settled, feeding well in the shared enclosure (4x2x2 ft). One is more assertive/forward with hand feeding woodies/fruit etc. The other needs more privacy.
The shyer EWD is a bit thinner and tends to stay in the water (questionable behaviour) so I decided to separate it for about 30mins to make sure it got a good feed. I want them to stay roughly the same weight/size. Job done, I put him back.
Then I noticed the more assertive male chasing and attacking when I was out of sight.
I know this happens with a lot of species but is it best to separate them just let the pecking order establish. My real issue is that the underdog EWD has striking features and I don't want to loose him. What's the likely outcome if I leave them to it?
APS regulars might have seen my other posts about my 2 new male (1yr old-ish) EWD's. 1st week was magnificent. Both settled, feeding well in the shared enclosure (4x2x2 ft). One is more assertive/forward with hand feeding woodies/fruit etc. The other needs more privacy.
The shyer EWD is a bit thinner and tends to stay in the water (questionable behaviour) so I decided to separate it for about 30mins to make sure it got a good feed. I want them to stay roughly the same weight/size. Job done, I put him back.
Then I noticed the more assertive male chasing and attacking when I was out of sight.
I know this happens with a lot of species but is it best to separate them just let the pecking order establish. My real issue is that the underdog EWD has striking features and I don't want to loose him. What's the likely outcome if I leave them to it?