introducing leos to each other

MellowMan24

MellowMan24

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i'll be starting to work on my new tank soon which will take a few weeks i'm just wondering...
1) the guy i got my male from said you can keep a male and female(s) togeather all year long and every thing will be fine and they will only breed during breeding season. is this true i'm kinda iffy on him because in his care sheet he says "you need to use sand!!! It is even safe for hatchlings!" and then he goes on about the big debate and says that they eat sand to help digest food.

2) should i pre-introduce my male to my 2 females and how might i go about doing that seems how only one of my leos is social (when she wants to be) i'm still working on my other female and my male its hard when the other female wont come out and i cant get her out of her hide (its a log) and the male wants to eat anything that moves.

3) could i just do what i did with my other two and just put all three of them in the tank at the same time and just monitor them?

any help would be greatly appreciated
 
CSMGecko

CSMGecko

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It really all depends on how they get along when introduced. I would introduce them on neutral ground such as just an empty tub that no one lives. Put them together for a little bit each day so they get to know each other and then if all goes well, then they should be fine to live together.
As for keeping them in all the time, that again depends on your leos personalities. There have been studies done that says with a big enough enclosure, it isn't a problem. But this also needs to be kept in mind...if your male is constantly trying to get with your females when it isn't breeding season and causing fights, then remove him. If they seem peaceful with each other then I wouldn't really worry about it too much. Just keep in mind that you are asleep when they are usually at their peak, so any signs of abuse I would be safe and seperate.

Good Luck.
 
MellowMan24

MellowMan24

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the tank is big (homemade) so it should be big enough... really i dont know if i can even put them togeather yet because the guy i got my male from said the smallest one has to be 1/3 the size of the biggest and my male is pretty small. thanks for the input.
 
CSMGecko

CSMGecko

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Yes, size would also be another factor. If ones are too small then they are likely to be bullied. Not always though. Once they get to be close to full grown and all weigh roughly close to each other, then I would say it shouldn't be a problem. How big is your tank? I know it's homemade but take a guess on gallon size if you don't know for sure.
 
MellowMan24

MellowMan24

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i would say 70 i really dont know i will find out when i get it out and measure it. it was originally made for my parents marine store as a tank to keep coral in

one off topic question is a calico a kind of morph or is it a "i dont know what you are so your a calico"?
 
CSMGecko

CSMGecko

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I am not sure what a calico is. I don't think it is an accepted morph. Most morphs are found on leopardgeckowiki.com.
 
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Angelicka

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Calico is also known as white and yellow. There aren't a whole lot of them in the US and Canada at this time. Most of them are over in Europe. I think they started being produced about 10 years ago, but I don't know a whole lot of breeders who are working with them. Try a search on here. You may be able to find some old threads. I think they are pretty. Maybe they will be a future project for me. Guessing that will be the distant future since they aren't really in this country.
 
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mynewturtle

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Looks like a normal tangerine.. Don't know where you see enigma in it. If it was a enigma I almost garuntee the vendor would know.
 
MellowMan24

MellowMan24

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yea thats what i thought.....by the way mynewturtle the mack snow and the normal are both getting nice and big and the normal is really social
 
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bpdfs

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So is it not a good idea to introduce another male anytime? I just have one gecko, he is a lil over a year old and i think hes lonely and wanted to bring another but is that not a good idea?
 
CSMGecko

CSMGecko

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Do not put 2 males into the same enclosure together. They will fight, possibly to the death. If you are thinking he is lonely then I suggest that you take him out and handle him more often or get a female. If you get a female keep in mind that they will mate and you will have eggs on your hands. You don't have to keep the eggs of course but it will stress out your female during breeding season and will shorten her life. You will also need to get another tank for at least couple months of the year in case they get tired of each other or don't get along.
 
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bpdfs

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i am trying to handle him more, he still is not used to me all the way, He is doing much beter, But I guess it just takes Time.
 
CSMGecko

CSMGecko

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Yes it does take some time. It's a lot of work if you want super social leos. But it is not required for their health. It's all personal opinion and preference.
 
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bpdfs

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if you had 2 male juives they could live together and grow up and be fine right? I see them at the petstores just cuddled up together..
 
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