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ive had him for 8 years and untill last year he lived with a grey tree frog, they were buddies and actually hung out together all the time, sounds weird but whatever.. so the tree frog died from old age about a year ago and now i think my guy is lonely. hes healthier than ever but doesnt bark anymore, looks bored.
would he be happier with a mate? i am not interested in breeding them. Would it make sense to get another one or not?

If you don't want to breed them then I wouldn't recommend getting a female.They need different care then males.Maybe you should consider another frog or reptile.

Well i put them together 8 years ago and didnt really think about the safety aspect of it at the time. i got lucky and they buddied up but is it a good idea to put any other species in with my crested or since i dont want to breed them, should i just leave him alone?

well i guess im answering my own question, im hesitant so i shouldn't do i. is it inhumane to just destroy the eggs when they are laid?

There is no need to buy your male gecko a 'friend' be it another crested gecko or some other species. I also feel it puts way too much stress to have a female in there with him if your intention is not to incubate the eggs. Laying eggs puts alot of stress on a female, not to mention having a male constantly around wanting to mate.

Your male has survived fine for over a year now, from what you indicated above, he can survive and thrive alone for the rest of his life. Vocalizing in crested geckos is usually done to mark territories, when frightened and the like. He reason he's quiet is he has nothing to 'bark' at as he finally has his territory all to himself.
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