Ready to mate?

rickylbc · Post by **rickylbc** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:21 am

Few of my males has claim their caves. You think they're ready to mate? Should I put a slate on the front of the cave? So they can hang out outside.

I_Need_Zebras · Post by **I_Need_Zebras** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:06 am

Either that cave is far too big or that male is tiny. The cave should be a tight fit, so that when the female comes in, she cannot escape.

Search this forum for cave sizes and dimensions, but I think its something like, but do check.

14.5cm long by 2.5cm high and 3.5cm wide.

twinspots_goby · Post by **twinspots_goby** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:35 am

Based on your pic, I think you have a standard zeb cave and your male is still a little too young to breed. Usually males take a bit longer to ready; about 3.5 to 4 years. Good luck.

rickylbc · Post by **rickylbc** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 6:56 am

14.5cm long by 2.5cm high and 3.5cm wide.

Is this the exact inside diameter that I should make?

I_Need_Zebras · Post by **I_Need_Zebras** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:34 pm

Your cave size is spot on, so fingers crossed on the mating.