Neil Tyreman wrote: > > Hi, > > I introduced a female smooth knobtail (N. l. levis) to my male for the > first time. I'm new to this genus and I'm not familar with the mating > behaviors of the knobtails. Within minutes, he was biting her tail. The > female then started waving her tail straight up in the air and seem to be > exposing her cloacal opening. The male than appeared to be trying to lick > the opening. Is this a normal mating behavior or a territorial response? > Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. > Neil Tyreman > Arctic Circle Herpetological Supply Company > http://www.alberta-gecko.com > > Recording Secretary > Global Gecko Association > http://www.gekkota.com > > ########################################################################### > THE GLOBAL GECKO ASSOCIATION LISTSERV > WebSite: www.gekkota.com Archive: [EMAIL PROTECTED]/ > The GGA takes no responsibility for the contents of these postings. > ########################################################################### mating behavior. -- Steve Comber Animal Technician Central Animal Services Monash University Bld 41 Wellington Rd Clayton Vic 3800 Ph +61 3 99054872 Fax +61 3 99055736 Http://www.monash.edu.au/aniserv/
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