Just Got a second leo, need help

[jr_e]

Hello,
I own a Male Leopard gecko, he's about two years old, 20 gallon tank. I just got a new baby leo at Petco(photo inserted), they said about 7-8 months old. From the looks of it, the baby will be a girl but I understand its hard to tell at so young. Right now the baby is in its own 10 gallon. I would really like to have them together in the future.
How do I introduce them to one another?
What are starting steps I can take?
Lets say the baby ends up male, will they ever get along?

Another note, the baby is horrified of me. When I got my boy (from llreptile) he didn't mind me as much.
How do I help her get used to me?
Is she always going to be jumpy?

 

[acpart]

Welcome to the forums. Here are my answers to your questions:
Sexing: at this age it should be old enough to tell. If you need to, google "leopard gecko sexing" and look at the pictures, or compare her with your male
Housing: Two males will fight. Don't even try it. A male and a female will breed. Do you really want that to happen? I recommend you keep them separate and work up to getting a 20 gallon long for the new one as it grows.
Taming: young leopard geckos tend to be more jumpy. Leopard geckos in a new place are even more jumpy. Some leopard geckos will always be that way. In 11 seasons of breeding leopard geckos, I have some that come out of the egg calm and friendly and others that seem to be hyperactive, even though they are all in the same environment. Give your new gecko time to settle in. Approach her gradually and realize that there's always the chance that she just won't be interested in being picked up a lot.

Aliza

 

[GitaBooks]

Welcome to the forum, so glad you could join! : )

Likely your gecko was never handled or not handled properly at the store or perhaps by the breeder. It sees humans as a frightening thing because it was always just grabbed at all its life. Move slowly, slip your hand under it, lift it up gently, don't squeeze it, grab it, or move fast or it will see you as a predator. Show it that you can be trusted. Mine weren't scared of me, they always thought my hand was food and would leap for it. That's why I didn't handle my geckos. : )

If they are both males, I would not suggest placing them together. This just causes stress, aggression, and possible injury. Geckos do not need to be together to be happy, they are solitary in the wild. However, if it is a male and a female then once they are around the same size you can introduce them around the breeding season and likely they will get along. If you then keep them together they should continue to be compatible.

I hope this helps. Best of luck!

 

[ElizabethTheGecko]

U probably shouldnt if you have a male bc if it ends up female they will breed all the time stressing the female out. 2 males will fight. Dont even try