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Many people choose to build reptile tanks that are capable of supporting multiple species. While these can be fascinating to observe, there are several aspects that need to be carefully considered in order to be successful. The number one thing to consider is the particular species that will be housed together.
As most reptiles are carnivorous, it is important that multi-species reptile tanks be properly set up. Choosing species that are non-predaceous is step number one. However, it is important to realize that animals in captivity don’t always behave like they would in the wild, and there is always a chance that one animal might eat another.
Another important thing to consider with multi-animal reptile tanks is sex. A male reptile, once it has established its territory, can often act very aggressively towards other males. It is therefore important to have only one male in the habitat, with the remaining creatures being female.
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