Can you keep 2 crested geckos together?
So, generally, crested geckos can live together as a small group. They regularly do in the wild and are typically fine. That being said, it is important to keep only one male per enclosure.
Can I have 2 female crested geckos together?
Keeping Female Crested Geckos Together Two or more females housed together can work but they do need to be supervised to make sure that no problems or issues arise. As previously mentioned, crested geckos have different personalities.
What size tank do I need for 2 crested geckos?
A pair of geckos should be kept in a 25-30 gallon terrarium. A good rule of them is that for every additional gecko, the enclosure needs to get at least 5 gallons larger.
Can I Cohab crested geckos?
Crested geckos are solitary animals that are best kept alone. You can usually keep female crested geckos together without any problems. However, keeping multiple males together is often the cause of fights. Lastly, a single male and a female crested gecko shouldn’t be kept together permanently.
Is 20 gallons enough for a crested gecko?
A crested gecko weighing 25 grams or more can live in a 20-gallon long tank, although a larger tank (30-gallon or larger) is better. A long tank will need to be placed vertically to be suitable. So, a 20-gallon tank is a minimum size for an adult crested gecko.
How many geckos can you keep together?
House and leopard geckos can live together in smaller enclosures, with a 20-gallon tank suitable for a pair of leopard geckos and a 30-gallon tank suitable for a group of four to five house geckos.
Why is my male crested gecko biting my female?
Male crested geckos can get quite aggressive against females when mating. A male will chase the female around the vivarium and will subdue the female by holding the back of her neck in its mouth. They will bite several times in the head of the female (more specific the crests) which will cause bite marks.
How many crested geckos can live in a 40 gallon tank?
Suitable for a pair of crested geckos A 30-gallon tank is generally recommended for a pair of crested geckos. However, my recommendation would be to get an even bigger tank. So a big tank (40-gallon or lager) has the added benefit that you can keep more than one crested gecko in it.
Is a 15 gallon tank good for a crested gecko?
A crested gecko tank should be a minimum of 20-gallons, but larger tanks between 30- to 50-gallons may be more accommodating. If you are housing more than one crested gecko, a terrarium of at least 30-gallons is recommended.
Can a leopard gecko and a crested gecko live together?
So can crested geckos live together? Crested geckos can live together and get along just fine as long as you keep the right mix. Multiple females will generally be fine as will multiple females and one male. However two male leopard geckos is a bad idea and will lead to fighting and stress.
How big of an enclosure do you need for a crested gecko?
In general, it is recommended that a crested gecko enclosure be at least 29 gallons for three geckos. If you can find one, a 20 gallon high style tank that is taller in height will do the trick nicely, too, as crested geckos are arboreal and like to be able to climb.
Why do crested geckos have so much stress?
There are any number of reasons for stress in crested gecko but below are some of the most common ones: lack of space and territory. food stealing. bullying or aggressive tank partner. a non sociable crested gecko. Make sure to keep a close eye on your geckos to see if any of the above are happening.