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Male Crested Geckos (R. Cilatus) are a very terrestrial species. Sided by their solitary attitude, housing two male crested geckos will promote stress for both animals. Males have instincts to "own" territory, if one of an opposite species is present or one of the same sex and same specie, most males will bite, bark, chrip, wrestle, or even shoot snobby looks to one another untill one removes itself or is moved from the situation. This can even in some cases end in death. Crested geckos have great eye sight, and even if males housed in seperate terrariums that are side by side, is close enough to have them "glaring" at one another.
In some cases, studies have shown that males that have not reached maturaty OR that have not bred yet, tend to let these tendancies slide. Once reaching maturaty, or being introduced to a female just once, the males instinct will take over.
What else can I help you with?
Can a crested gecko and panther gecko live together in a 20 gallon tank?
no
How humid should a crested gecko tank be?
70%-80%
Can different gecko species share the same terrarium?
such as im getting 2 leos i think but wondering about putting a house or crested or mabee a frog eyed gecko if i can find in my tank
What is the ideal cage size for a crested gecko?
A fully grown crested gecko requires a MINIMAL of 10 gallons of space. It is reccomended that keepers use a 20 gallon tank. Height is key when keeping crested geckos as they are a semi arboreal species of gecko that enjoy hanging 2-10 feet off the ground.
What is a good size tank for adult crested gecko?
Crested geckos are semi aboreal species, preffering to be off the ground in a bush/tree/shrub, rather than low to the ground. This species preffer a taller tank over wide. A 12x12x18 or bigger is the most suitable and ideal terrarium for one adult crested gecko.
What are the crested geckos tank mates?
Crested geckos are solitary creatures, only interacting with the same species during mating season. Although females can be hosed together, you will always have one in a dozen that is just not compatible with tank mates. Mixing species is something that is usually done for displaying animals at zoo's or for research and is usually only done in tanks that are 100Gallons or more. I would not recommend housing any other animal with a crested gecko.
What happens if you put to different species of gecko in one tank?
90% of the time the two species do not require the same care. In most cases, people will try to house a leopard gecko with a crested gecko. Leopard geckos live in heat reaching 105F each day with up to 14 hours of light and 0% humidity, very dry. The crested gecko live in temps never exceeding 80F with 10-12hours of sunlight and up to 90% humidity. One of the species is guaranteed death depending on what the setup of the tank is (desert or tropical)
Can golden gecko and house gecko be kept in the same tank if its a high tank?
Yes but you will need a 15 gallon high.
What are some good pets that could fit in a ten gallon tank?
green anoles, crested gecko, leopard gecko, a pair of fire bellied toads, 5-9 fish, tomato frog.
What is the besttype of gecko for beginars?
Leopard geckos or Crested geckos. Make sure BEFORE you buy the gecko you read as many articles you can about it. And remember only ONE male per tank! Good luck!
What lizard or gecko can live with a eyelash crested gecko?
Crested geckos are a solitary species only encountering the same species during mating season. Males that smell the presence of a female will let out a chirping call to attract a mate. When two males meet, they will fight for the rights of breeding and territory. This species is native to a island of New Caledonia where other Racodactylus species roam the terrain. There is only one island that the crested gecko is native to and do not encounter other gecko species. As hobbyst's or breeders we are trying to replicate their natural envoirenment, therefore in the wild the crested would not live with other species, in your tank you cannot let 2 or more species co exist. Although cresteds are easy to care for they are fagile and will not grow another tail. Do not house multiple species together.
What is the smallest size tank you can keep a crested gecko in?
Absolute minimum dimensions - 24 inches long by 12 inches deep and 12 inches high !
