There is a lot of argument over whether keeping two different species of lizard in the same enclosure is not harmful to the animal. The most discussed pairing is uros and beardies. Many people say that just because an animal may "look" alright it amy be unhappy. A response to that would be you cant really tell if an animal is happy even when it is by itself. The following is a list of resons that it is okay to house uros and beardies together:

(these are all from PERSONAL experience)

1-Although from two different continents, both animals have very similar care requirements (not including diet).



2-Both animals thrive and gain weight whil living in the same enclosure then there is obviously nothing wrong with either animal.



3-When paired with other lizards of the same species they will breed (depending on the lizard).



4-Tail rot in the uros has not been a problem.



5-Both species are given proper diet. When I put crix in the cage my uro will only eat a few.



6-Both poop on a regular and correct basis.



7-A multi-level basking spot solves the problem of temperature requirements.



8-All animals are dewormed twice before introduced into the same enclosure.



I am not trying ot start an argument. I am simply stating why it is okay to house these two similar species in the same enclosure.

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• A Controversial Topic (Opinions Please) - herperboy, Thu Mar 4 16:16:19 2004
• RE: A Controversial Topic (Opinions Please) - Christyj, Thu Mar 4 19:50:04 2004
• i would agree - trevorbennett, Fri Mar 5 01:47:02 2004
• Mine are relatively the same size np - herperboy, Fri Mar 5 12:33:55 2004
• Few reasons against... - GoldDragon, Fri Mar 5 02:29:39 2004
• good points.. another thought - dragonsbynature, Fri Mar 5 03:23:46 2004
• RE: good points.. another thought - azteclizard, Fri Mar 5 09:15:09 2004