Mixing species -PLEASE READ

[Matt Harris]

Dumbo, daft and fool! I'm not going to dignify your insults with further comment as you're clearly upset.

Suffice to say that ArtGecko has got my point, and I look forward to what the Paignton reptile keepers have to say.

[murinus]

a small green hatchling in a smallish viv and a gecko in there, i wouldnt agree with. BUT a large enclosure with a large green i do not see a problem whatsoever ?

neither species will be intrested in the other and anybody that thinks a large anaconda is going to go after a gecko wants their bumps feeling

[DeanThorpe]

Thats true..but I dont know how large the anaconda is...
either way, why is the gecko in there?

[vogelport]

matt!!!

[goldenboy]

every one to there own is the answer. i dont mix and i would'nt mix but hay some do mix and if it works goodluck to them in 18 years iv never mixed my reps and never will so great thread. i like it gives the novice a clue on research befor doing anything rash good on you and hope all new to the reps will do research first

[bikemadbaz]

Good call I guess. other day shop told me it would be ok to mix an anole they were selling, with my two leos. very tempted at the time, now I think I will give it a miss. rather have two happy leos than three unhappy reps.

[Cyberlizard]

It's a big subject. As a rule I would avoid keeping different species together unless the following are known:

(1) A recognised authority (eg published author, maybe not TFH!) has reported success with the relevant species in the same tank;
(2) Both are unlikely to interact much, eg a totally aquatic frog such as Xenopus and a day gecko.
(3) or both are from the same region with same habitat preferences
(4) both are of a size, temperament and diet where neither is likely to eat the other (eg Green Iguana and Basilisk).

Also the individuals should be monitored even if theoretically compatible, as I find the character of individual lizards can vary - and that is not a case of anthromorphic wishful thinking!

Obviously size of terrarium is also very important.

[ritchie.69]

interesting very interesting..................but still no further forward

[matt020593]

An Anole with Leos!?
WTF!? I cannot see how that would work at all.
That shop needs sorting out!


Matt

[gesh gecko]

Originally Posted by matt020593

An Anole with Leos!?
WTF!? I cannot see how that would work at all.
That shop needs sorting out!


Matt

tell me about it i no someone who temp kept an iggy with 3 red-tailed boas!!!!! her excuse was that they have been fed so they won't eat it!