Sorry if this is redundant to any previous posting—I searched but could not find a clear question response.
I acquired a Leuc recently. The previous owners said it was about a year old and were getting selling it because they never saw it in their terrarium. Since it's been with me it has noticeably grown and it is anything but shy. I mention this because I have a suspicion that its development may have been somewhat retarded by lack of food and its age might not be the same as its acquired maturity.
It has not called at all. When I play the sound of a leuc calling it does not always react but other times it does appear to be looking for the source.
I have observed a rappid up and down head bobbing/vibration both when playing a recorded call and when it's just hanging out with no calling being played.
THE QUESTION: Is this head bobbing a precursor to a male calling, how a female reacts, or something both sexes do and has nothing to do with calling?
Many thanks in advance for your insights and opinions.
I acquired a Leuc recently. The previous owners said it was about a year old and were getting selling it because they never saw it in their terrarium. Since it's been with me it has noticeably grown and it is anything but shy. I mention this because I have a suspicion that its development may have been somewhat retarded by lack of food and its age might not be the same as its acquired maturity.
It has not called at all. When I play the sound of a leuc calling it does not always react but other times it does appear to be looking for the source.
I have observed a rappid up and down head bobbing/vibration both when playing a recorded call and when it's just hanging out with no calling being played.
THE QUESTION: Is this head bobbing a precursor to a male calling, how a female reacts, or something both sexes do and has nothing to do with calling?
Many thanks in advance for your insights and opinions.