fighting

[dmtrpt11988]

Hi

So I have a male and female leopard geckos. When I first got them, I didn't know they were male and female(first reptile) and I got 2 clutches both failed. After that incident I separated them. Now 2 years later I'd like to try again. My problem is that the female always shows aggression towards the male, biting, hiding, etc...so I separate them again. I read somewhere where that separation for long periods is bad and is probably the cause of this aggression. They each have a 10 gallon which would be small to keep 2 together constantly to begin with which is another reason for keeping them separate. I also have read about people that put the male in the cage with the female and it seems to work. Any advice for getting them not to fight? Advice appreciated

Doug

[jfreels]

I go the other way...female goes to the males cage. From what I read online, the male scents his surroundings which alerts the female to the impending copulation. If she shows stress when you first introduce her, then remove her.

How much does your female weigh?

[Brandonfb75]

Another trick is to put a paper towel in the males tub and leave it there for about a week. After that week put that same paper towel in the females tub for a few days. After a few days check the female to see if she has a small white dot ( like the tip of an eraser) on her belly. If she does then she is ready to mate. I use this trick and it has always worked for me and other breeders.