Can Leo Have Friends Beside Leos?

[hoangt408]

Just curious. i have a sulcata tortoise at one house and my leos at another...any chance of them 2 being in the same tank be a good idea?:main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes::main_rolleyes:

 

[Adinar]

no.

 

[Leopard.Geckerz]

not likely.

 

[STUTFL]

First off, I also have a sulcata and a leo. They do NOT like each other, even through glass. Sulcata would probably trample or chew on the leo eventually.

Second, if you have a sulcata it's probably not going to fit in a tank much longer anyhow.

So in short, no.

 

[Leopard.Geckerz]

I've even seen many many cases of leo's not liking other leo's. LOL.

 

[fl_orchidslave]

No.

 

[latshki]

the care of them is completely different, a young sulcata needs tons of humidity and clear bright sunlight to to mention he will trample the leo and it will not turn out nicely

if you don't mind what is your sullys care as is

 

[Brewboy74]

Yes you can be his friend.

 

[T-ReXx]

Don't mix species, it's just generally a bad idea and asking for trouble.

 

[Tony C]

Are you aware of how large a sulcata will grow? They are unsuitable for the vast majority of reptile keepers...

 

[fuzzylogix]

i have a sulcatta whose sire was over 200 lbs. my kids can ride on him. they do not require high humidity as stated before as they are a desert species of tortoise. they do not do well in high humidity actually. that being said, crossing any species of animals not only risks the animals of being physically hurt, but also has the possibility to spread parasites. you are asking for trouble by placing them in the same habitat, and that little tort that you have will need an outdoor enclosure in the next two years minimum. don't plan on keeping a sulcatta in any sort of indoor enclosure for very long. even my young torts have an outside "play" area that is covered to keep out predators. i actually am concerned that you even asked this question. did you research either of these species before purchasing them? you should know what you are getting into before purchasing any animal, much less a tortoise that requires very specific care.

 

[M_surinamensis]

they do not require high humidity as stated before as they are a desert species of tortoise. they do not do well in high humidity actually.

Semi-arid grassland species of tortoise.

Like a lot of animals, they go through some changes in their ideal microhabitat as they age and grow- as well as experiencing seasonal variations in the environmental conditions.

They are never high-humidity animals. That said, they do hatch and start life during a period of time that is higher humidity than it is during other seasons. The species also digs pretty much constantly, shifting the microhabitat to include time spent in higher moisture subterranean conditions.

High humidity can lead to some problems as their lungs haven't evolved to deal with moisture buildup. However a relative humidity of zero can also do a number on them, dehydrating them and causing respiratory irritation- it is simply the opposite extreme.

Low humidity, with a slightly more humid and cool area for hydro-regulation isn't a bad thing. High humidity or no humidity are.

 

[hoangt408]

yeah they can become real big boulders haha mines still a lil baby...yeah i kinda had the same thought too but just wanted to hear other opinions thnx thoe