Need help. Quick!

[AndyRC]

For the past couple years I've had what I thought was a female gecko. Recently I purchased an adult male gecko in hopes of breeding. However. When I put them together they started fighting! I quickly seperated and re checked to make sure that my gecko was a female. And as far as I can tell. There are no signs of her being a male, no V shaped pores, no buldge. Is this how two geckos normally behave when they are introduced? Perhaps she is a male and I just can't tell? Is this possible? She is about 2 years old.. What should I do ?

 

[herpencounter]

Does he shake his tail and grab here neck? OR. Does she bite back to?

 

[Bellalee]

Don't breed them... sometimes females just don't like the males.. maybe she's not ovulating.. btw.. some breedings can be pretty violent.

 

[AndyRC]

The male vibrates his tail, as is custom. And nibbles her. She doesn't vibrate her tail but she does sway it around. And bites back. Maybe she's just fiesty?

 

[herpencounter]

Do you know how to check for ovulation?

 

[AndyRC]

I don't. She barely let's me touch her. Let alone anyone else.

 

[ajveachster]

Sometimes if a female is not ovulating she will not take well to an introduction to a male. She will let him know to back off by fighting with him. You may want to try the paper towel method to introduction as well.

 

[AndyRC]

And how do I go about that? I'll try whatever methods of introduction there are

 

[ajveachster]

Use paper towel substrate for the male. After a couple days take the clean portion, and cut it into about fourths or thirds. Put that in with the female. See how she reacts to it. She might be a little standoffish at first, but if she is ready to breed she will soon take to it. You might find her sniffing it, rubbing on it, or laying on it. Once you see some of this behavior try reintroducing them. Put the female in with the male, but keep an eye on them. Also to check for ovulation you need to look at her belly as you gently bend her slightly back. You should see a couple pink dots usually one a slight bit higher than the other on each side.

 

[AndyRC]

Gotcha. I'm guessing she's not ovulating now.. I've been doing some research on typical male and female introductions. As far as the information I've gathered tells me, she's showing classic behavior of just not being interested. I'll try the paper towel method and see how it all plays out.

 

[GeckoHut]

Geckos won't naturally breed this late in the year. Most of the mating takes place much earlier in the year Jan-Apr(I have had some go late into May). The paper towel trick works great but not in July when breeding is over. Waiting until next year is your best bet it will give you time to research and prepare. It isn't as easy or cheap as everyone seems to think. A colony of 8 healthy geckos eating their fill (no rationing for babies they need to eat as much as they can) will easily consume $25+ in feeders a week. If you don't have your own source of feeders that is. If you still think you are ready keep researching, there are ways to jump start ovulation. Plus any other info you come across will help you out greatly. Best of luck!!!