newbie with issue

[j400cbs]

Hi all

I have a male leopard gecko and a female fat tail gecko, which both share a viv. i know this is unusual but they have managed for two years like this and are both in very good health, feeding well and very lively.

The thing is, today the female started chasing the male and biting his tail, and been aggressive to him.

Has anyone ever seen this before and has anyone got any tips.

Thank you

 

[fl_orchidslave]

Separate them immediately before one is injured.

 

[Wild West Reptile]

I don't think there needs to be anything else said. ^^^

 

[nnoossss]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LeopardShade]

These are two species that, while they may look alike and act alike, are different nonetheless. A leopard gecko and an african fat-tailed gecko have no business being housed together. Separate them immediately.

 

[doublet74]

+++++++++++++++++++ 11111111111111111111111111111 DO IT NOW. DO IT DO IT

 

[Russellm0704]

I am usually against being negative, but how in the world could you go 2 years without doing any research on your geckos? You really think it's ok for them to be housed together? Please separate them as they do require a few different needs.

 

[acpart]

I'm going to take a step back here. I agree that leopard geckos and fat tail geckos shouldn't be housed together given that they are from different parts of the world and have different humidity, and to a lesser extent, different temperature (the fat tails may like the ambient temperature a little warmer) requirements. That said, I can imagine that there could be a gray area in temperature and humidity where both species could do reasonably well. It may be a bit dry for the fat tail and a bit humid for the leo, but do-able. Based on the situation you describe, it's really a moot point because what you're telling us is that the geckos are no longer getting along that well. Even in a situation where both geckos are the same species, it can happen that a pair that got along fine can all of a sudden stop getting along. In that case, they need to be separated. So, regardless of your feeling about whether these 2 species can be housed together, they need to be separated because they're not getting along.

ALiza

 

[tiedxupxinxknots]

I'm going to take a step back here. I agree that leopard geckos and fat tail geckos shouldn't be housed together given that they are from different parts of the world and have different humidity, and to a lesser extent, different temperature (the fat tails may like the ambient temperature a little warmer) requirements. That said, I can imagine that there could be a gray area in temperature and humidity where both species could do reasonably well. It may be a bit dry for the fat tail and a bit humid for the leo, but do-able. Based on the situation you describe, it's really a moot point because what you're telling us is that the geckos are no longer getting along that well. Even in a situation where both geckos are the same species, it can happen that a pair that got along fine can all of a sudden stop getting along. In that case, they need to be separated. So, regardless of your feeling about whether these 2 species can be housed together, they need to be separated because they're not getting along.

ALiza

she is 100% correct, i know everyone is being blunt about this situation, but they shouldnt be housed together.

 

[artes]

I agree with ALiza. They don't require -that- different of a housing that housing them together was the worst thing ever. The problem is now that they no longer get along, and therefore they should be separated before someone gets hurt.

Fussing at someone for not doing research 2 years ago is a bit silly. Its too late. They had no problems til now, so why would they worry about it? Not everybody obsessively researches their new animals, and even the ones that do occasionally do stuff that breaks the rules because they think it'll be fine. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Caresheets aren't the end all be all of gecko care, and care evolves as people learn different things.

 

[Russellm0704]

I agree with ALiza. They don't require -that- different of a housing that housing them together was the worst thing ever. The problem is now that they no longer get along, and therefore they should be separated before someone gets hurt.

Fussing at someone for not doing research 2 years ago is a bit silly. Its too late. They had no problems til now, so why would they worry about it? Not everybody obsessively researches their new animals, and even the ones that do occasionally do stuff that breaks the rules because they think it'll be fine. Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. Caresheets aren't the end all be all of gecko care, and care evolves as people learn different things.

Well any responsible animal owner, whether it's a reptile owner or a dog owner, should do research on that animal before they bring it home. It's commen sense. There is no reason for just thinking you know how to take care of something without research.

 

[artes]

Notice I said obsessively research. You can read how to set up a gecko tank and have the general idea how to care for them. AFTs set ups aren't different enough for someone to think "Wow, I absolutely can't house these guys together!" when you don't know any better. And since they got along and were eating and stuff, why would he worry about it?

 

[Dimidiata]

Hi all

i know this is unusual but they have managed for two years like this and are both in very good health, feeding well and very lively.

The thing is, today the female started chasing the male and biting his tail, and been aggressive to him.

Has anyone ever seen this before and has anyone got any tips.

Thank you

This tells me the OP DID know that he two species arnt normaly compatible. So they went ahead with it anyways. Then when the two did stop getting along he/she was astonished....really i mean REALLLY. They arnt the magic pair obviously, seperate them and move along.

 

[Russellm0704]

Notice I said obsessively research. You can read how to set up a gecko tank and have the general idea how to care for them. AFTs set ups aren't different enough for someone to think "Wow, I absolutely can't house these guys together!" when you don't know any better. And since they got along and were eating and stuff, why would he worry about it?

There is no reason to defend the idea of housing these different species together. I'm sure most people on here will agree. It was irresponsible