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Originally Posted by murrindindi
Hi, I think it may be due to the fact they are becoming adult (sexually mature), and showing they are dominant would be part of that process.
In my experience with a variety of species over 30+ years I`ve actually never had one become more defensive towards me the older they got (always less so) I guess I must be doing it all wrong, so what`s your secret!?  |
Did any of the monitors you have been around show a sudden change in temperament when they became sexually mature?
My guy's pretty good now, and I think that if I had to I could pick him up without much fuss (maybe a few hisses), but I didn't do anything to make him that way besides ignoring him for a few months. I would hold the food quietly on the tongues, say hello, then close the door when he was done. I tried to change the water whenever he was sleeping or hiding otherwise I quickly reached in, grabbed it, and closed the door.
After a few months of this, his temperament suddenly changed again and he didn't seem bothered at all by me, or anyone for that matter. Strange people used to bother him and he would hiss and whip if they stood too close to the enclosure, but now he comes right up to the door and starts scratching. I think he's more comfortable now that he's larger and doesn't feel as threatened.
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