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Re: Leopard Gecko and Tortoise.


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Posted by Terry on March 20, 2001 at 11:53:50:

In Reply to: Leopard Gecko and Tortoise. posted by John on March 20, 2001 at 08:47:34:

If you guessed no, then you were correct!

Greek tortoises do stay fairly small, but still need a large enclosure.
Tortoises need exercise and room to roam around.
If you have a yard then outdoor housing is the way to go, even if it's only during the summer months.
A fish tank or similar habitat is not suitable for a tortoise.

Then there's cross contamination between species, this can prove fatal.
Plus environmental needs, Greek tortoises and Leopard Geckos probably require different temperatures, humidity, diets etc.
Finaly injury, one could easily injure or even kill the other.

Check out the link at the end of this post for lots of info on Greek and other Mediterranean torts. Be sure to check out the Tortoise Garden section too.
For habitat ideas check out this web page:

http://www.turtlecafe.net/habitats.htm




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