L. Oncinus aggression

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Im not sure what to make of it as i believed thr two females were the more aggressive of the 3. But it usually is just pushing the other cats around when food is present of kicking them out of that dw hide.

Today i noticed both females using different hides where as all 3 always shared the corner spot in some dw. Also noticed the femals sides looked chewed up...then witness this.

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2 things come to mind
1) maring behavior. Maybe he wants to get busy and the girls dont.
2) territorial aggresion. He wants that hide to himself
 
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Ahh the confusion begins. I have found no answer to this. Almost everything I've read says they like numbers, but YouTube you can find a video of two jags fighting. I agree with you in the two possibilities, which one of the two I don't know. They are still fairly new so may just be getting comfortable enough to begin to establish a pecking order. Regardless of the case I'd definitely wait to see how things end up. Maybe you just need a Trachy to put everyone in their place and call it a day ;) lol
 
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My guess is it territorial aggression. Both females are staying clear of this hide. Im probably going to remove the male later today
 
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That's new territory to me too.

I'd ask on PCF. Many long time keepers of wood cats and jaguar cats in particular there. Marc van Arc is one expert but there are others.

I think this is territorial. Vicious though. Hard to witness. I've only kept a pair once for a year or so. No such issues. Sat in the same lair.
 
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This is the video I saw. And I'd try and let them settle it out in their own. Before removing then. My jag is fairly protective of the dw. Just couldn't get the goby away. And my Trachy, well I've talked about how he snaps at even my curu.
 
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Thx guys. Im leaning towards territorial aggression only because i would think if it were a mating thing it would have carried over to the other hides and he would be seeking them out.

I had to tap him on the head with a pair of tongs, if not no clue how long this would have continued

If it were just snapping and some split fins i would let them work it out but as of last night one of the females looked to be in some pain. Her side was swollen and scrapped up she also didnt eat. The male was removed and is sitting in a 20 gal.

What to do now? I'll probably let the golden girls heal up and re introduce.

Will post on pcf
 
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