| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| stuart619 |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 21:26:23
Hi Guys,
Just had Rosie out and grabbed Annie at the same time to put her back in her viv. They have never met despite both being housed in adjoining vivs. I noticed that Annie started twitching as soon as she picked up the scent of Rosie.
Now don't let the names or the fact that I refer to them as female judge your opinion on this behaviour. I don't know the sex. I never plan on cohabiting or breeding so never really bothered to get them sexed. I just referred to them as female as they were both a little moody when I fist brought them home and I am used to most moody things in life being of the female persuasion.
Do you think that this twitching is due to the fact that they were nervous of another snake or is it more a mating response?
Any opinions on this would as always be most appreciated.
Thanks
Stu |
| 5 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 08/01/2012 : 10:24:56
Sounds like a touch of randyitis. I'm betting the really moody one is the male!  |
| stuart619 |
Posted - 08/01/2012 : 08:53:50
quote:
Originally posted by scottishbluebird
quote:
Originally posted by stuart619
Hi Guys,
Now don't let the names or the fact that I refer to them as female judge your opinion on this behaviour. I don't know the sex. I never plan on cohabiting or breeding so never really bothered to get them sexed. I just referred to them as female as they were both a little moody when I fist brought them home and I am used to most moody things in life being of the female persuasion.
Thanks
Stu
Errr excuse me? lol
hahaha  |
| oakleyman18 |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 23:45:17
From what I've seen in my limited exposure to mating patterns and rituals, it sounds like a mating response. My females have all done it when males are introduced/ put in close proximity... More experienced breeders may be able to confirm for me? |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 22:43:33
quote:
Originally posted by stuart619
Hi Guys,
Now don't let the names or the fact that I refer to them as female judge your opinion on this behaviour. I don't know the sex. I never plan on cohabiting or breeding so never really bothered to get them sexed. I just referred to them as female as they were both a little moody when I fist brought them home and I am used to most moody things in life being of the female persuasion.
Thanks
Stu
Errr excuse me? lol |
| Emmy1 |
Posted - 07/01/2012 : 21:35:43
I noticed this when my corn first came into close proximity with a male corn. She wasn't happily sliding through my fingers but really scenting the air and her head was following every moment my hand made/ my friend made as he held the male. At first I didn't notice because I was in conversation at our society but when I did notice I knew straighta way this was odd behaviour for her. Usually she'd only show this behaviour on feeding day when she is placed into the seperate rub for feeding.
But seeing as they live next door, I think they'd pick up each others scent in the air. I'm not sure, but maybe just seeing one another could have been what started it. |
