laurie
Retired Moderator
I really like to run with the big boys when ever I can. But sometimes when I try, it goes way wrong.
I have kept my 2 transvaal in different cages since they arrived. Almost ever one else keep their's together. I removed the visual barrier between my chams about 3 days ago. No real reaction from either one. So today I decided it was time. I put them in the cage together. In less than 10 seconds the crap hit the fan. The male jumped off my hand, turned colors I have only seen in books, and ran head bobbing toward the female. She turned opened her tiny mouth wider than I thought possible and was hissing like a psycho. By the time I got over my shock and grabbed the male they were about 2" apart.
Let's just say lesson learned. Just because the other's have kept their chams together from day 1, does not mean I can decide to do so when mine have been alone for 2 months. The only positive I have taken from this is my 2 are definitely male and female, and the male is up for the challenge. But they are only 6 months old, so that is a good aways out.
Oh yes, i also learned yet again to think for my self because I may be correct.
I have kept my 2 transvaal in different cages since they arrived. Almost ever one else keep their's together. I removed the visual barrier between my chams about 3 days ago. No real reaction from either one. So today I decided it was time. I put them in the cage together. In less than 10 seconds the crap hit the fan. The male jumped off my hand, turned colors I have only seen in books, and ran head bobbing toward the female. She turned opened her tiny mouth wider than I thought possible and was hissing like a psycho. By the time I got over my shock and grabbed the male they were about 2" apart.
Let's just say lesson learned. Just because the other's have kept their chams together from day 1, does not mean I can decide to do so when mine have been alone for 2 months. The only positive I have taken from this is my 2 are definitely male and female, and the male is up for the challenge. But they are only 6 months old, so that is a good aways out.
Oh yes, i also learned yet again to think for my self because I may be correct.
You are so right to wait until she is mature though. I know I would have panicked just the same and got him out as quick as I could! I have not put my cresties together yet because I know they are one of each and I am a bit scared of what will happen and I don't want either to get hurt!
