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2 Geckos 20g = Bad Idea?

AndrewFromSoCal Sep 03, 2007 03:28 PM

I'm just looking for opinions. I well know the problems, well know the advantages.

Does anyone house two leopards together (both females, of course)?

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geckogrl6 Sep 03, 2007 03:47 PM

I do house leos together regularly. two in a 20 gal is fine. Figure one leo for every ten gallons, and you may add an additional leo if the the floor is larger than a standard tank, as in a long tank rather than a tall.
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AndrewFromSoCal Sep 04, 2007 12:29 AM

Floor space is about 2.5'. I'll give it a try, and seperate them if needed. Thanks!

CSHerps Sep 04, 2007 02:52 PM

You should be fine, I house 2 to 3 females in & run my breeding colonies of up to 4 animals in 24" by 18" tubs.
The trick is to eliminate there reasons for compitition. Add plenty of hiding places, at least one humid hide per animal, & provide lots of food. Of corse make sure there relatively equal size. Also, try to redecorate frequently. This will help prevent them from establishing a territory.
Were it could get a little tricky is if down the road you decide to add another female to the established group. There is the off chance the other gals might gang up on her.
Keep that other set up on stand by. I dought you will need it, but just in case.
Good Luck.

AndrewFromSoCal Sep 04, 2007 09:07 PM

Excellent. The show is only 3 days away! Finally, my boy will have some girls to jump on.

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