Mixing Species

[n0use4aname237]

This is probably a totally random question, and im pretty sure i already know the answer, but are there any other repltiles you can mix in the viv with leos? What other lizards/snakes are present in their natural habitat that aren't predatory?

 

[LeapinLizards]

It is never a good idea to mix species, period.

 

[n0use4aname237]

yeh, thought as much. just wandered if they live harmoniously in the wild with any other species? obviously there they have the option to run away and in captivity they wouldnt but im just curious.

 

[Foreverandever]

Im sure that not many people have seen them in the wild...let alone watched them go about their lives for an extended period of time. So it's pretty much impossible to say whether or not they can "get along" with another species in the wild. Just dont mix is what it comes down to

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Nope.

 

[Shem]

I've seen someone house a fat-tail with leos, It was just temporary and he said he had no problems. I would never try it myself though.

 

[acpart]

I agree that the short answer is "no", but I also think that it would be possible to have a very large enclosure with a very experienced herp keeper where this could work.

ALiza

 

[cwazy]

I agree that the short answer is "no", but I also think that it would be possible to have a very large enclosure with a very experienced herp keeper where this could work.

ALiza

:main_yes::main_yes::main_yes:

makes sence to me! :main_yes:

 

[BettaDragon]

I remember a while ago there was an article about a huge multi-species vivarium in Reptiles magazine. I suppose if you have enough experience, watch closely to pick out problems, and choose animals with the same requirements it could work. I don't think there's enough info about leos in the wild to set up a successful multi-species vivarium though. That's just my opinion though. I love my leos too much to want to try anything risky like that.

 

[Nigel4less]

Too Risky for me...

IMO only Zoos or Extremely experienced Herpers should even consider a Multi species enclosure.

 

[Bodon]

There ARE other species but its never recommended, i just dont think its a good idea in general. No matter how big your tank is its never as big as the wild and although geckos may come in contact with other lizards in the wild, they can always just walk away if they dont like the situation. In a tank, they have no where to go, it would cause a lot of stress in my opinion.

 

[Brewster320]

I know certain species of banded geckos can be kept with certain scorpions because in nature they have a symbiotic relationship. The scorpion and the gecko both live in the same den, when theres danger the geckos warns the scorp and it come out 2 defend the borrow, and in return for its protection the gecko eats ants that could kill the scorpion. Considering that banded geckos are closely related and live in similar enviroments its possible they could have something similar going on with scorps from the middle east but honestly thats way to risky to even experiment with with any evidence to work off of.

 

[n0use4aname237]

yeh, as i said, thats pretty much what i thought. Don't get me wrong, i wasn't intending trying it, wouldn't put the wee guys through that, was just curious to see if multi-species vivs were commonplace, im pretty new to keeping reptiles so wasn't sure. any idea why they aren't frequently observed in the wild? too hard to find?

 

[spykerherps]

It is never a good idea to mix species, period.

never say never.
Experienced Keepers that know what their doing.

when species are quarantined, healthy, have the same habitat requirements roughly the same size and same sized and type food items and they have cohesive attitudes(dwelling habits. day geckos active during the day and occupy the canopy dart frogs for the most part depending on species occupy the forest floor. Give them enough space and they should get along. And some hobbyists even go as fare as to make sure mixed species are from the same local as in the wild as well as same plant species.

Again thats not to say you should do this with your leo.

I have been keeping various herp species for 10+ years and only am now starting to think about doing this. proper species proper setup

 

[Foreverandever]

when species are quarantined, healthy, have the same habitat requirements roughly the same size and same sized and type food items and they have cohesive attitudes(dwelling habits. day geckos active during the day and occupy the canopy dart frogs for the most part depending on species occupy the forest floor. Give them enough space and they should get along. And some hobbyists even go as fare as to make sure mixed species are from the same local as in the wild as well as same plant species.

Hmmm...that does sound possible. Id love to see pics if you do decide to do so