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i have a 40 gallon tank aquarium. i am looking to fill it with some leos.

how many can i fit in that big of tank?

do leos like to climb?

can i put more than 1 type of leo in there ( ex - 1 normal morph, 1 blizzard, 1 albino etc...)?

what are the temps and humidity requirements?

i normally kepp my leo's diet to mealworms and crickets, is wax worms good once and a while?

also, if i buy babys, what a good way to get their tail nice and fat?

also if their tail is skinny, does it mean that they are sick or not healthy

thanks in advance
steve

>>how many can i fit in that big of tank?

3 or 4 but if you dont want eggs then an all female group would be a good idea.
>>do leos like to climb?

Well it varies i have 1 leo who is a dare devil she will jump from the top of her plant to try to get out, but then i have another leo who stays on the ground at all times.

>>can i put more than 1 type of leo in there ( ex - 1 normal morph, 1 blizzard, 1 albino etc...)?

Yes.

>>what are the temps and humidity requirements?

If you already have leos its the same temp and humidity.

>>i normally kepp my leo's diet to mealworms and crickets, is wax worms good once and a while?

I cant really answer because ive never used waxworms.

>>also, if i buy babys, what a good way to get their tail nice and fat?

Just feed them as much as they will eat.

>>also if their tail is skinny, does it mean that they are sick or not healthy

If you get a babies their tails arent very fat so thats not usually an issue but if the tail is shriveled that means it is very underfed or sick.
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i have a 40 gallon tank aquarium. i am looking to fill it with some leos. how many can i fit in that big of tank?

A. I would say about two maybe three. Just make sure they are all females.

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do leos like to climb?

A. Yes, sometimes. Mine do. They have claws on the tip of each toes instead of adhesive pads.

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can i put more than 1 type of leo in there ( ex - 1 normal morph, 1 blizzard, 1 albino etc...)?

A. Yes, Morph doesn't matter but you do need to make sure you don't put two males together.

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what are the temps and humidity requirements?

A. They do not need any humidity except for in the humid hide ont he warms side. Temps should be around 85 to 90 on the warm side and 75 on the cool side. Use an UTH (under the tank heater)To make the warm side. They do not bask so a bulb on top will not be neccesary.

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i normally kepp my leo's diet to mealworms and crickets, is wax worms good once and a while?

A. Yes, once in a while. They do get addictive though so make sure you feed them as treats.

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also, if i buy babys, what a good way to get their tail nice and fat?

A. Feed them often and make sure they get checked by a vet to make sure they do not have parasites.
If you get them from different places make sure you quarantine them before puttin them together. I would quarantine them for about a month to two months.

Q. also if their tail is skinny, does it mean that they are sick or not healthy

A. It could, it most likely means that they haven't been eating or they are sick. PLEASE try to buy one that looks very healthy. Fat tail, clear eyes, alert etc.

Hope this helps. Feel free to ask any more questions. Go to the link below for a full caresheet and other info.
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