Tiger Salamander - change in behavour

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Until the last week my 3 tiger sals (2 females and a male) have all behaved in the same way – they come to the front of the tank when I go by and 'beg' for food. When fed, they wrestle the food out of my fingers (sometimes nipping me too
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)... However the male tiger now seems a bit lethargic, not coming out to play, either in his shelter or down a burrow. He is eating when coaxed - but not with the enthusiasm as the two females... Any ideas?
 
Hi Tim
I have observed this behavior when I have overfed my tigers - they seem to get fat, full and lazy. After I have backed off of feeding, the hunting instinct returns. I have one tiger, however, that has always exhibited the hunting and playful behavior no matter how much he has eaten...with him, I have to be careful that he does not gain weight.
 
Hi Jan, Thank you for your response - was getting very worried - strict diet time!!! They do look a bit fat!!!

The girls are very friendly - even playful nipping of my fingers and a slight tug-o-war...
 
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