tlera <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>I need some advice here. I am noticing my lilac male Rascal
>(the one with the growth under his ear) acts frightened of
>his cagemate Pookie. I've caught Pookie chasing him around
>and Rascal taking refuge in a small wood half-log in their
>tank. This seems to me like a bad sign. I hate to separate
>them, they've always gotten along so well before. Could
>this have something to do with Rascal not being entirely
>healthy? He does not act like he is in pain yet, he plays
>and eats and drinks like normal. The only weird thing is
>how he and Pookie are interacting. I can't decide if I
>should separate them or let them sort this out. Help!
>
>P.S. I have not seen any blood or bite marks.
It isn't good. It make be a challenge over dominance because he is
unwell.
It may be best to separate them to avoid a tragedy.
--
Julian
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