My First Male!

[fl_orchidslave]

Nice score. Hope he doesn't whack one of his girlfriends with that big ol' tail. He certainly isn't in any danger being off food for a couple weeks, or longer even. The tail is a fat and nutrient store for lean times. Just the change in home will cause them some stress, even if they're healthy, they can go off food for a bit. He might need a break from the three girls now that breeding season is over, just to recuperate even for a couple weeks, after they all get settled in with you. Be on the lookout for aggression, males still want to mate but there could be mutiny if they're finished for the season.

 

[TipnSkales]

Nice score. Hope he doesn't whack one of his girlfriends with that big ol' tail. He certainly isn't in any danger being off food for a couple weeks, or longer even. The tail is a fat and nutrient store for lean times. Just the change in home will cause them some stress, even if they're healthy, they can go off food for a bit. He might need a break from the three girls now that breeding season is over, just to recuperate even for a couple weeks, after they all get settled in with you. Be on the lookout for aggression, males still want to mate but there could be mutiny if they're finished for the season.

OK, I think he's at two weeks without food at this point, maybe two and a half. On a good note the fems he came with also laid a two egg clutch a piece this afternoon! I know, not much to get excited about, but I found it great.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

If he's still busy with the girls, he may not eat for a while. My boys all pretty much go off food during their romper room time. I have to take them out and leave them by themselves for a period so they'll eat a few meals before going back to their girlfriends. Plus, I just think it's a good idea to give everyone a break from each other.