geckos even stop eating<\/a> during this time. Their “fighting” usually consists of a head-to-head wrestling match, where the animals wrestle by pressing their heads together and trying to outmuscle one another for dominance. This behavior is normal and not cause for concern or alarm; it should resolve on its own once egglaying begins in late spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe breeding season can last from several weeks to months depending upon how quickly the female lays eggs after mating with males around her territory (since females do not store sperm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Lack of bonding with the owner or their new to the cage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If your leopard gecko is new to the cage, it could be fighting with other leopard geckos for the territory. This is a natural behavior and your new pet will eventually learn to share space with others, but it may take some time until they start playing together instead of fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve had them in their cage for an extended period without problems, then there’s likely something else going on that caused one or both of them to get territorial (i.e., being scared off the food dish).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can put two leopard geckos together but only if they’re not both male since they’ll likely keep fighting each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Unfavorable temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The gecko can also be mean due to unfavorable temperatures. Leopard geckos are ectothermic animals, meaning they cannot produce their own body heat and rely on external sources such as the sun or an overhead heater for warmth. If the temperature drops below 82 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius), a leopard gecko will not be able to regulate its body temperature effectively and it may become aggressive in search of more heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Hot females<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Hot females in leopard geckos refer to a female gecko that is in season. A hot, or breeding-ready, female will be more likely to cause an aggressive response from a male leopard gecko than those who are not hot and ready for mating, but the aggression may arise as much from stress over space and territory as it has to do with breeding readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general, males can display territoriality when females enter their vicinity during the courting season. The “hot” factor seems to add fuel to this fire because of the heightened hormone levels present at this time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Males may feel compelled by instinctive desire to fight off other suitors vying for their mate’s attention (sometimes even members of their own species), which leads them into combat with one another on occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Inadequate living space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If the leopard gecko is not provided with a large enough enclosure to live in, it can lead to problems such as aggression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The problem of inadequate living space arises when the geckos are housed together and have limited room for manoeuvring. This lack of space often leads to fighting over territory or even mating rights if there is more than one male in the habitat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Male leopard geckos will fight when they compete for mates. Females may become aggressive during their breeding cycle if they do not get along with other female leopard geckos in the same cage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best solution would be to provide each individual lizard with an appropriately sized house that allows them enough room for activity without feeling cramped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you deal with an aggressive leopard gecko?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If your leopard geckos are aggressive or even fighting and you’re wondering how to tame angry leopard geckos, follow the tips below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Provide enough living space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n One way to calm down aggressive leopard geckos is to provide them with adequate living space. Leopard geckos need a lot of room, so always make sure they have enough distance from each other and are not cramped in one tank or enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another way that can help control aggression between two leopard gecko males is by adding another female into the mix. It’s also important to give your animals more hiding places such as caves, tall plants, logs and rocks for their comfort and security when fighting situations arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lastly, it may be time to separate the male aggressors if there are any signs that this isn’t working out – even just temporarily until they calm down again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Provide the right living temperatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n You should also provide the right living temperature to prevent aggression. Leopard geckos need a daytime temp of 85°F and nighttime temps that range between 75-80° F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are not very high temperatures so you should be able to do this without any trouble. You can achieve these numbers by putting heat lamps on at one end of your tank when feeding them their meal or switching out heating bulbs with ceramic heating elements, which will keep the space warm all day without having to worry about turning it off or adding more lights later on during daylight hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is no set rule for how many watts you should use but if you feel like there’s too much light coming from a lamp then turn down the wattage until they seem comfortable again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Allow them time to bond with you and each other<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Bonding between the geckos and humans is critical to prevent aggression. Offer them food together and handle them both at the same time then allow geckos to explore each other without touching, for a few days – they’ll be more curious of one another than aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the best experience with these geckos, watch their behavior to identify if there is an issue between two reptiles that may require professional help from a herpetologist or vet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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