I would disagree, I know exactly how much could have been done, the thing is it didn't get out of hand and could have been worse to remove the male only to reintroduce him later. The agression would most likely have remained and perhaps been worse. The only way eco earth can raise the humidity is if it is damp or wet. And just as you have heard that it is the worst, I have heard it can be perfectly acceptable depending on the situtation. Hearing simply doesn't make it so on either side. The only place that remains damp is the moist hide. But substrate was not the problem in this case, I've had it checked in case my relative assumption was wrong. The only advice that answered my questions was offer different food. While I had tried he had refused waxworms. I did consider substrate problems and investigated it but it did not fit the symptoms and as I said turned out to not be any kind of problem. I've read the various arguments for and against all and any substrate out there, I did do my research. I do not advocate for a particular one since I have not had experience with all of them but I also did not post a question to have people decide it was my substrate that was the only possible problem and I didn't know any better nor care about my geckos. My question had been if anyone had experienced depressed appetite after breeding or any kind of fighting. No one paid attention to that question nor offered an answer or alternative.
I had investigated impactions and various other problems and had pointed out as much yet it continued to be the only thing that could be wrong. Despite everyone's conviction he is completely free and clear.
I appreciate the advice and the suggestions but I would appreciate my descision respected as I am most likely not the only one. And while I like the fact that another possible reason could have been the problem and was pointed out, I did not like that that became the center of the problem and my question was not answered nor considered.
Now that I'm done grouching....
As for my male, he is now eating, though with a decided ban on crickets and never required being removed from the others. I vary their meals but crickets are primary. He has even decided I make a very good climbing post and comes to me every time I put my hand in the cage. Though I believe this change is because I make the most convient escape route. However this is a huge change as none of them preferred to be handled and never willingly climbed into my hand. I have not the faintest idea what caused that. Thanks nnoosss for your suggestion on mealworms and experience with the food. I appreciated it very much. He's loving it and the girls don't mind a few though they prefer chasing the crickets.
I had investigated impactions and various other problems and had pointed out as much yet it continued to be the only thing that could be wrong. Despite everyone's conviction he is completely free and clear.
I appreciate the advice and the suggestions but I would appreciate my descision respected as I am most likely not the only one. And while I like the fact that another possible reason could have been the problem and was pointed out, I did not like that that became the center of the problem and my question was not answered nor considered.
Now that I'm done grouching....
As for my male, he is now eating, though with a decided ban on crickets and never required being removed from the others. I vary their meals but crickets are primary. He has even decided I make a very good climbing post and comes to me every time I put my hand in the cage. Though I believe this change is because I make the most convient escape route. However this is a huge change as none of them preferred to be handled and never willingly climbed into my hand. I have not the faintest idea what caused that. Thanks nnoosss for your suggestion on mealworms and experience with the food. I appreciated it very much. He's loving it and the girls don't mind a few though they prefer chasing the crickets.
