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my new beardie is in a temporary cage, a split 10 gal (yeah i know, but its only until tonight), and last night my leapord gecko (aka African fat tailed) turned fugitive and got into the beardie's half!

the beardie is female i think, and about 6" nose to vent. the gecko is a juvenile, and is about 3" nose to vent.

will my beardie attack, harm or eat the fat tailed gecko? are they generally agressive to other lizards? btw the fat tailed geckos themselves are very agressive, solitary gecko's.

good chance he will get eaten or at least injured

I agree! Beardies have been known to eat just about anything that moves. I'd get that gecko out of that cage before he becomes a snack.

Veronica
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Beautiful Dragons

Oh my gosh!!! I am surprised the little thing is still alive. Lizards are part of the beardies natural diet in the wild. Seperate them immediately!

FWIW, you may have subjected your gecko to any diseases your new beardie has. It's always a good idea to quarantine a new animal from any of your existing animals for atleast 90 days to watch it's health. Try and remember that next time you get a new animal. I'd hate to think the way you would feel if your animals got sick from newcommer.
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Rob Talkington

Why are you talking in the future tense saying (will). Get him out before the future. and why are you asking this question just get him out of the cage and assume that he will be eaten. Sorry to sound like a jacka** but i've heard too many horror stories

Best of luck

i wouldnt assume that they would play nice, lizards are usualy very territorial. sorry to sound like i was going to let the beardie chew on my gecko. i just hope the gecko doesnt get any big ideas again tonight!