Aggression in Terrestris

[Hooky87]

As i was cleaning out my young Terrestris today, i noticed that they squared up to each other and ended up with one of them taking a swipe at the other. Which made me think how territorial are these salamanders, and should i be worried about this behaviour.


Matt

 

[Azhael]

Just a note...it could be just that they associated your presence with feeding time, got excited, and confused the movement of each other with possible prey. I´ve seen that happen in other species(i don´t keep Salamandra, but i hope to soon xD).
If it is in fact territorial agression i wouldn´t worry much as long as it doesn´t happen frequently or the attacked animal starts showing signs of stress, stop eating, etc...Make sure to provide several hiding places and enough space so that each can decide where to be.

 

[Hooky87]

cheers for the reply they have plenty of space and hiding places so should be ok there.It was just i have never seen my salamanders act like this.

Matt