This client education handout reviews aggression in captive reptiles, which is expressed as aggressive behavior between cagemates and aggressive human-reptile interactions. Underlying reasons for aggression, such as reproductive and defensive behaviors are explored and appropriate management and behavioral modification techniques are discussed.
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To cite this page:
Pollock CG. Aggressive behavior in captive reptiles. August 21, 2024. LafeberVet web site. Available at https://lafeber.com/vet/aggressive-behavior-in-captive-reptiles/