My sister wants to put a turtle and a gecko, in the same tank 25gal, is there any reason she shouldn't?

Answer 1

I dont see why it would be a problem just provide plenty of room for both of them to live happly.

Answer 2

Lets be realistic- part of this answer depends on which species each is.

For example: a pond turtle and most smaller geckos would be terrible cagemates. You'd have to do an aquatic horizontal tank for the turtle, and a terrestrial vertical tank for the gecko. Most geckos like high heat and humidity while pond turtles like more temperate climates.

I don't see how you could put both into one tank and make them both happy.

The details would differ, but the basic idea is the same for most other lizard and turtle combinations- there are just not too many that work out well for both animals and the keeper.

As far as the turtle eating the gecko- if the gecko is a tree-dweller, it is pretty safe from turtles.

Answer 3

Unless the turtle finds the gecko attractive, than he may have trouble catching her and have a heart attack! They would be fine together! have same set up at home. As long as the turtle isn't a snapping turtle.

Answer 4

I am not sure. You may want to check with a vet or a pet store before doing so just to be sure. My husband said that the turtle might eat the gecko if you do.

Answer 5

The turtle will probably bite the gecko. Some gecho parts may look like food to the turtle. I wouldn't do it if I were you.

Answer 6

If the gecko is small enough to fit in the turtles mouth it will get eaten!

Answer 7

Rule of thumb is to not mix critter species in the same setup. Quite often one or both may or will die from being over stressed on sharing the setup with the other species. So my suggestion is no.

Also, their is so many different gecko species and different housing requirements such as temp, humidity, etc.,

Answer 8

sure, u relatively can. only get the vast turtles and the vast fish interior the comparable tank and the little turtles with little fish; in the event that they are placed including different sizes then the turtle will start up desirous to eat the fish..

Answer 9

Tell her don't be surprised if the turtle on day eats the gecko.

I had an ameviea and a baby iguana in a large cage. Walked past on day and my ameviea was eating my iguana. It was to late to save him as he was already dead.

I have learned over the years it isn't a good idea to mix reptile species.

Answer 10

the turtle may eat the gecko

Answer 11

I'd suggest not. Each has its own temparament.Turtles are more peace loving and like moisty areas to slowly trudge about. The
gecos get nasty at times in warmer climates,and tend to swish
the tail, which the turtle'll feel irritating.