i am 2 adult dumerils and a juv speckled water monitor in the same enclosure. 6x3x6. The dumerils hide under logs most of the time and the water explores. Anyone else housing different breeds with similiar husbantry needs. Thoughts?
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multiple species together
jvicars4
May 21, 2004 08:42 AM
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monitorman315
May 21, 2004 09:13 AM
I personally havent done it but know others who have without incident but they were all the same size monitors and the reason i dont with mine is out of fear of crossing. What are the lengths of your particular animals, for i wouldn't reccomend keeping a baby of any species with adults.
Jaye
SHvar
May 22, 2004 01:21 AM
If they get along as similar sized aged or similar species then fine but you wont be there all of the time. For now your salvator is at risk of being eaten, but later the dums are at risk of being eaten. I wouldnt worry about any crosses occuring between them, they are too disimilar, but if it could happen then oh well.
Even if they get along for years, they may not someday, be prepared for the cages, and vet bills that are possible. Id think an adult salvator looks at a dum as food.
