Re: [Gecko] Gecko social structures

[Racodactylus]

Phelsuma dubia apparently tolerate animals hatched in situ, yet accidents occur.  My field observations found hatchling to subadult as well as multiple male Spharoedactylus notus (Key West population) living in dense populations.  In fact, I maintained a group of 5.0 for several weeks with out any problems.  All animals interacted well.  Currently, I have 2.1 set up and am still noticing no ill effects.  Once my eggs hatch, I'll be able to better state whether or not neonates are tolerated as well, or if they have a different lifestyle that keeps them out of contact with the adults.  I noticed a similar behavior in Paroedura picta.

I also raised Tropiocolotes tripolitanus babies along side the adults, although my group of 1.1 was anything from a colony.

I think the smaller Uroplatus live in dense groups as do some Paroeduras.  I once had 2 male U. henkeli living in the same cage.  I had no female, and one of the males was presumed to be one.  He developed bulges in one night.  And their good relations lasted for over 2 months before I heard the screaming.

There are clearly much more to fill this list.

--Daniel