What Geckos Can Live Together?

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can live together in smaller enclosures, with a 20-gallon tank suitable for a pair of leopard geckos and a 30-gallon tank suitable for a group of four to five house geckos.

Can crested geckos and leopard geckos live together?


Crested geckos can't be housed together with leopard geckos

. They come from very different regions. The temperature and humidity needs of the terrarium will be different. … But it can be very dangerous for the health of your crested and leopard gecko to put them together in one terrarium.

How many geckos can live together?


Two females

is the safest combination if you're keeping multiple leopard geckos in the same enclosure. They generally won't cause problems with each other. Even so, make sure each of your geckos has enough room and enough hiding places. You'll still want to keep their relative size in consideration.

What can live with leopard geckos?

  • Turtles. Turtles are friendly.
  • Lizards. Lizards are friendly creatures.
  • Iguana. Iguanas are naturally not social animals.
  • Bearded dragon. Bearded dragons are calm pets.
  • Ensure proper health.
  • Don't add a new species.
  • Prepare to spend more.
  • Learn about pet personalities.

Can 2 geckos live together?

A

male and female gecko pair can live happily together in a single tank or enclosure

. … Multiple females can be kept together with a male, but multiple males should not be kept together, even with several females, since they will fight over territory.

Can 2 crested geckos live together?

You can keep one male and several female crested geckos together. Male crested geckos may fight, particularly when in the company of females, and should not be kept together.

Crested geckos can live 15-20 years in captivity

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Can anoles and leopard geckos live together?

Reptiles do just fine solo and don't require others in the same tank to thrive. In general, reptiles are better off housed individually. Certain lizards (bearded dragons, anoles, geckos) and chelonians (turtles and tortoises)

can live successfully together

when set up properly in same-species tanks.

Can you keep 2 gargoyle geckos together?


You can keep one male and several female gargoyle geckos together

. Male gargoyle geckos may fight, particularly when in the company of females, and should not be kept together. gargoyle geckos can live 15-20 years in captivity.

Can you put 2 baby leopard geckos together?


Baby leopard geckos can be kept together without an issue

. We keep the two from the same hatch (2 eggs laid at the same time) together. Consider keeping up to 4 per 10 gallons of enclosure until they are juveniles. Juveniles (2-4 months of age) will take a bit more space and should be limited to 3/10 gallons of space.

Do leopard geckos get lonely?

The nature of leopard geckos

Geckos are solitary and sometimes territorial animals and Leopard Geckos are also no exception. … Yes,

Leopard Geckos are loners

and prefer to live alone and putting one Gecko with another Gecko partner can stress them.

Can you house baby crested geckos together?


Baby crested geckos can be kept together without an issue

. We keep the two from the same hatch (2 eggs laid at the same time) together. Consider keeping up to 4 per 10 gallons of enclosure until they are juveniles. Juveniles (2-4 months of age) will take a bit more space and should be limited to 3/10 gallons of space.

Can I keep a male and female crested gecko together?

Keeping Male and Female Crested Geckos Together


It is also possible for a SINGLE male and a female crested gecko to be kept together

. This type of living arrangement will also need to be supervised closely. Males tend to me more amorous (interested in mating) and aggressive than females.

Can I get a second leopard gecko?

In general,

it's perfectly fine for two female leopard geckos to live in the same tank

. … However, if you find one of your female geckos is growing faster than the other, you may want to think about housing them separately to prevent the bigger one stealing the smaller one's food.

What size tank do I need for 2 crested geckos?

One adult can live in a 12′′ x 12′′ x 18′′ enclosure for its entire life. However, if you want to have more than one, Exo Terras

18′′ x 18′′ x 24′′

is the minimum size for a pair or trio of crested geckos. Exo Terras screen enclosures can also be used, but you will spend more time keeping the humidity up in this enclosure.

Should I get a male or female crested gecko?

Verdict: buying

a male crested gecko is better

if you are not planning to breed your crested geckos. You won't need to deal with egg-laying.

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Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.