mali tank mates?????

[dandman]

are there any. we have a mali uro about 2 years old. Son wants an iguana. The mali has done great and been a good pet. i don't wanna jeopardize her securiity. Any suggestions? Are there any tank mates for Malis??

	Iguana Iguana

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

You never want to mix any 2 species together, If you want a tank mate for him there are many things to consider. I have never kept malis. You have to get the new one a fecal test, keep him in quarentine(seperate from any other herps), and make sure you don't have 2 males or that the female is sexually mature.

[VoodooChile]

Well I certainly wouldnt keep an iguana with a Mali if that is what you are asking...
For the simple reason one should NEVER house two different species together..Also their temp/humidity requirements are really different.
Plus iggies get really BIG. A small iguana CAN end up a 6ft male with a REALLY bad attitude..There are a LOT of abandoned iguanas in the world..If I were to get one I would adopt one. Just my suggestions

	Iguana Iguana

[dhonaker]

r you asking if you could put a iguana in with a mali

	Iguana Iguana

[VoodooChile]

I gathered that myself..

[dandman]

Thanks for the info. I'll take that as a no. i have enough sense to know it might not be a good idea but notice at pet supplies plus, they frequently have a couple of different species together in one tank. I'm not too familiar with reptiles. point taken on the adoption thing too. I read where turtles and iguanas are the hardest to adopt out.

	Iguana Iguana

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Burms are harder to adopt out than turtles IMO. Most reptile shops you will notice care more about money than the health of their animals. If they can prevent having to bring in another set of cages by housing 2 species together, then they will

	In My Opinon IMO = In My Opinion and IMHO = In My Honest Opinion

[VoodooChile]

Originally Posted by dandman

Thanks for the info. I'll take that as a no. i have enough sense to know it might not be a good idea but notice at pet supplies plus, they frequently have a couple of different species together in one tank. I'm not too familiar with reptiles. point taken on the adoption thing too. I read where turtles and iguanas are the hardest to adopt out.

Yeah Burmese Pythons are harder..MUCH bigger!
Those silly pet stores..Dont EVER listen to a pet store..I have discovered I learn a LOT more about my animals from people who ARENT trying to sell me one

	Iguana Iguana

[Pork Chops N' Corn Bread]

Originally Posted by amercnwmn

.I have discovered I learn a LOT more about my animals from people who ARENT trying to sell me one

Yep!!!

[Arcane]

Originally Posted by VoodooChile

Yeah Burmese Pythons are harder..MUCH bigger!
Those silly pet stores..Dont EVER listen to a pet store..I have discovered I learn a LOT more about my animals from people who ARENT trying to sell me one

hmmm well im glad my city has a "Reptile Store" here, and they will help you with anything and everything, they are pretty well known in this city and out. theyve helped me out alot, and its even better now that one of my buds works there lol. yay discounts lol