Can we keep tortoises with lizards?

Depends on the tortoise and on the lizard. Herbivorous tortoises are unlikely to harm small lizards, like geckos or wall lizards. But if you put carnivorous tortoises, such as the red-eared slider, lizards will most likely get eaten. read more

Also, for tortoises, a pond (if aquatic) or a large flat surface area (with some places of shade, if terrestrial) will be avoided by the lizard, as it prefers tall places, like branches and rocks, where he can climb, something tortoises can’t do. read more

We've mentioned hermit crabs, which serve a sort of scavenger role, and small lizards which feed on the flying pests that can show up. The main concerns are cross-contamination (diseases, parasites, etc.), injuries like bite wounds, injuries or stress caused by interspecies contact, feeding issues, waste control, etc. read more

On the other hand, you should only put wild-caught animals together if they come from the same area. For instance, we have a Russian Tortoise and two Sulcatas. The Russian is a rescue so we don't know for sure whether she is wild caught or captive bred. read more