Alright gang.
Bit of a strange one this. One of my better breeding emperors recently lost a leg. The bleeding has ceased and the leg has been completly removed. However, last night when I was introducing him to a female, he seemed to have 'forgotten' what to do.
The female is not gravid, and is in good condition. I have had no issue before. Larry (the 7 legged) didn't bother to go through the usual business of the 'little dance', instead he bee-lined for her, and grabbed hold of her pedipalps to attempt to mate her. Obviously, she became angry at this, and pulled away. I waited for several hours, before re-introducing him, and the behaviour was repeated, except this time she actually attacked him.
I understand that she may simply not be receptive, the however I am convinced that I did not misread the behaviour. He didn't bother to show any pre-mating behaviour, and went straight in. I have bred my scorpions several times, so am pretty conivinced about that.
Has anyone else seen this sudden alteration of behaviour following an injury. I have no knowledge of his age, but have had him for two years, and got him in adult form.
Any ideas of feedback is much appreciated.
Thanks
Bit of a strange one this. One of my better breeding emperors recently lost a leg. The bleeding has ceased and the leg has been completly removed. However, last night when I was introducing him to a female, he seemed to have 'forgotten' what to do.
The female is not gravid, and is in good condition. I have had no issue before. Larry (the 7 legged) didn't bother to go through the usual business of the 'little dance', instead he bee-lined for her, and grabbed hold of her pedipalps to attempt to mate her. Obviously, she became angry at this, and pulled away. I waited for several hours, before re-introducing him, and the behaviour was repeated, except this time she actually attacked him.
I understand that she may simply not be receptive, the however I am convinced that I did not misread the behaviour. He didn't bother to show any pre-mating behaviour, and went straight in. I have bred my scorpions several times, so am pretty conivinced about that.
Has anyone else seen this sudden alteration of behaviour following an injury. I have no knowledge of his age, but have had him for two years, and got him in adult form.
Any ideas of feedback is much appreciated.
Thanks