Maybe I'm just blind?

[Joli]

Maybe I'm overlooking things, but I can't seem to be able to find anything on housing juvenile chewies together. Mind you, I'm a one gecko per tank, kind of keeper for mostly all my gecko species. However, in light of my recent purchase of my second pine isle chahoua, I was wondering after quarantine, granted if they are at the same weight, would it be worth placing them in a same tank?

Or is it just easier to house them separately? There for when I can get a more accurate sex on them, I can separate. Also, I haven't really heard about anyone keeping females together. If anyone can point me to the answers, or just give advice, I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

[MeganSandbox]

Actually, since I'm perusing purchasing a second chahoua, I'd really like to hear the feedback people have on this too

Thanks for posting!!

[MPLexus301]

... would it be worth placing them in a same tank?

I think that is the best way to phrase the question. At $400+ per animal, to me, it is not worth it. Not only in terms of money, but also for the welfare of the animals as well.

I tried it once (both the same age and size, from the same breeder) and noticed some snapping back and forth. In my experience, I have seen Chewies fight eachother for food - a bite on the tail, leg or head to get the roach that the other gecko had. Granted, these were babies so there was no real harm done, but after witnessing that I immediately split them up.

These guys have a higher prey drive than cresteds and will snap at almost anything that moves - tails, toes, arms, hands, etc. I just woudln't take the risk with such an expensive animal, personally. I tried it once and wouldn't do it again.

Bonded pairs and adults are a different story, and require supervision at the onset.

[Joli]

Thanks, that was my concern. Separate tanks for sure.

[Blackbird]

Bonded pairs and adults are a different story, and require supervision at the onset.

I do not have a chewie, but what is the story on bonded chewies? I know cresteds and garg care less either way, but how are these different? They need to be together?

[AndrewLiu]

I do not have a chewie, but what is the story on bonded chewies? I know cresteds and garg care less either way, but how are these different? They need to be together?

We don't really know. People report pairs that get along quite well and pairs that hate each other and fight. I have even heard one report of a male killing a female. I've been keeping males separated and females together. Based on the stories i've read about it seems to be the males who are either angels or devils. Aside from fighting though its a good idea to be mindful about hunting accidents.

[sushigex]

I put two adult females together in a two foot cube one afternoon awhile back. The slightly larger female attacked the other in under an hour in the daytime. I separated them quite quickly as I don't want my geckos scarred up or worse for really no good reason.

Another thing to consider is that chewies bite harder and cause more damage than cresteds. Had a male this year absolutely maul the female I had him with and had to separate them. So if you do give it a go, definitely remain very vigilant.

[meg90]

I wouldn't house any chahoua together that I wasn't trying to breed. They to me, are smarter than your average rhac, and I suspect that bullying between geckos would be much more intense, regardless of age.

I've even seen mine observe each other through their separate bins, if the enclosures are close enough.

Plus, chahoua tails when they regrow them at all, really aren't the prettiest things. And no one likes scars.

[Rhachic]

you always want your babies to have a good head start, that is best accomplished by keeping them separate so they eat better, and are stressed less. Adults can be housed together but some individuals can be more aggressive so you'll still have to watch them closely especially if you're doing a breeding group.

[Blackbird]

Ahh, I see, thank you for clearing that up. I was just curious, and wanted to hear more opinions