although mixing species is frowned upon, is it possible to keep a frog eye wonder gecko and a leopard gecko (same size) in the same enclosure if the tank is large enough with individual/multiple hide areas?
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frog eye w/ leopard?
Zach_MexMilk
Nov 13, 2006 12:58 AM
Replies (3)
Brock
Nov 13, 2006 09:45 PM
I wouldn't and I would advise against it.
Come nighttime, your tame little leopard gecko has a personality switch that can make them more agressive than they are in the day time.
You can try, of course, but consider it experimental and report back here with your findings. If you keep them with no ill effects for 6 months, I'd consider that success. Keep a close monitor on them, make sure both are eating and drinking and pooping.
How big is the cage? I'd recommend at least 20-40 gallons PER animal, with lots of space for each to establish their own territory.
What sexes are you intending on keeping together?
You can try it just as long as you have constant observation, and don't be surprised if you find one of them mauled to death one morning.
Zach_MexMilk
Nov 14, 2006 11:47 AM
I have decided against combining the too specimens, but thatnks for the information. It was to be a desrt habitat 40 gallon tank with undertank heating and basking area (where the cati and succulents are). Both are female. I guess I'll just try to find another frog eye and make a little family. THanks again-Zach
AndrewFromSoCal
Nov 15, 2006 12:55 PM
'Notes: No adhesive lamellae on digits.
Calls and can scrape supracaudal scales (top of tail) to make noise.
Skin very delicate and permeable (aids in gas exchange), easily torn.
Need moist subsand to burrow in.
An aggressive (defensive) gecko -- interesting defense posturing.'
Taken from - http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/facilities/herp/caresheetpages/frogeye.html
I wouldn't dream of mixing such a gecko with my own leopard. I'm not keen on Frog Eyes, but I know sand in leopards can cause impaction and lead to death. Also, it sounds like the frog eyes need a moist ground, which is opposite of the seemingly arid area in which leopards live.
Regardless, the research done, it's your own choice. Just don't put two males together!
