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Do you guys put your adults and babies together in one enclosure? I have one adult and one baby about 3-4 months old. I have kept them apart at first to make sure they are each healthy. The vet gave me the ok to put them together, which I did yesterday. But after observing them I am a little concerned. Most of the time they have done fine but today I saw the adult seem to be a little aggressive, crawling right over the top of the little guy and nudging him with his head, once even looked like he was nipping at the little one. Is this normal?

I had asked this question myself at one time and the answer I got was no. Basically for the reasons that concern you. The adult can climb over and hurt the baby, accidentally flip it, or even bite it. I don't think it is worth the risk. Wait until it is older.

That is what adults do. I never mix hatchlings and adults. I'd wait till your hatchling is around 3 inches at least to put them together again.

Danny

Thanks! I guess I better separate them again for awhile.