So if I get another leo...

See I have a male leo and I want to get him a friend but if memory serves, if I put in another male, they'll fight, possibly to the death. So that means I need to get a female. But if I do that...then they'll be doing their business with each other all the time. And unfortunately I don't really have a market for a bunch of baby leos. Do they only breed at a certain time of the year or all the time? I'm really not looking for a response saying that I just shouldn't get another one.

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

See I have a male leo and I want to get him a friend but if memory serves, if I put in another male, they'll fight, possibly to the death. So that means I need to get a female. But if I do that...then they'll be doing their business with each other all the time. And unfortunately I don't really have a market for a bunch of baby leos. Do they only breed at a certain time of the year or all the time? I'm really not looking for a response saying that I just shouldn't get another one.

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Yea people that have more that one tend to get females.

males will fight and shouldn't be kept together. males and females shouldn't be kept together unless you want babies because they will breed, regardless of what time of year or any other environmental factors--you can't control it. the only way you can keep more than one leo together without fighting or babies is if you keep females of similar size together.

so I'm screwed then?

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

so I'm screwed then?

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No you may just have to get another set up and start keeping females if you want a set up of more than one :D

You have options

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

you may just have to get another set up and start keeping females if you want a set up of more than one

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So I AM screwed then.

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

So I AM screwed then.

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LOL yea looks like your out of options.

I guess I'll let em breed.

i'd advise you not. getting a second leo just because you want more than one and then just letting them breed is not a good idea.

before you decide to breed leos you need to research and be prepared to incubate and care for the babies. you need to select a female that is healthy and ready in age and weight to breed. you need to set up an incubator and have proper enclosures set up for the babies--you may get 10 or more babies from one female, depending on her age and physical conditiion. you have to be prepared to feed and care for all the babies and have a plan as to what you are going to do with them, whether it be keeping them yourself, selling them online or at shows or to a local pet store.

this isn't a decision to take lightly, or one that you just "guess" you'll do. you don't just "let em breed"--you reasearch, plan and prepare before you consider it. please take this seriously.

I apologize. I would never really "just let em breed". I would take it very seriously. If I actually did get another one I would ensure I had everything prepared for the inevitable. I think I really would enjoy the whole process, I would just be worried I wouldn't be able to sell them, or even give them away. Are local pet stores allowed to take animals like that if I brought them some? Or do you have to be a certified breeder or something like that?

Also, the problem with having just one male and one female together, he will breed, breed, breed and breed more and it will end up stressing the female out and I have read that people have had females die due to the stress on their bodies.

So its best that you have a second setup anyway to split them up so she can have a break.


Keep in mind also that some females also will fight. I had two females that would beat the tails off of each other. One was very aggressive and the other was a... well pansy. I had to seperate them. Unfortunately I didn't know any better when I first bought them, so I had to go and spend another $100 for another setup.

very good points kristy. females don't always get along--it just depends on the geckos and yes, you do still have to separate males and females for about half of the year in order to give each a break.

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

See I have a male leo and I want to get him a friend .....

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He doesn't NEED a friend. If you want another leo, why not just get another one and set it up in its own home? As already noted, even if you're willing to take on the responsibility of breeding a pair, you still need to be able to provide separate housing.....

So...don't think you need to get another leo for your leo....you don't. Get one for yourself, if you want, but get it its own home. Nothing screwy about that at all. ;)

ok maybe I won't get another leo...but now I've got my 25 gal out and all cleaned up, what should I put in it? I wanted a beardie (I know 25 gal isn't enough for an adult beardie) but I don't like how much they eat, and the variety of things they eat, so thats out. I'm for a snake or lizard, help me decide!

maybe a corn snake?

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Originally Posted by Pwilliams58

ok maybe I won't get another leo...but now I've got my 25 gal out and all cleaned up, what should I put in it? I wanted a beardie (I know 25 gal isn't enough for an adult beardie) but I don't like how much they eat, and the variety of things they eat, so thats out. I'm for a snake or lizard, help me decide!

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Ya juvie beardies can eat a LOT. sometimes up to 50+ crix per feeding. I agree with the corn snake suggestion. Or if you already have a small plastic container, you could get another BP :D Just my :2cent: