Babies can be housed together up to around 4-5 months regardless of sex. Older than that and sex is an issue.



Male / Male is a big NO - they will fight for dominance, and injuries, lost toes, feet, tails, bites and eaven death should be expected.



Female / Female is possible if they get along. There must be basking sites for both animals, food must be plentiful, and the tank must be big enought to support multiple dragons. If there is fighting, or if one appears to be dominating the other so feeding and basking is restricted, then they must be separated.



Male / Female is not recommended. If kept together they will breed. Constant breeding is very stressful on the female, and weakens her health. Furthermore they should not breed until adults (18 months and 400g), so although they are sexually mature at 6 months, that is way to early to breed as it will disrupt her growth. Juvi males have also had reports of inability to retract the hemipene successfully after mating. Bottom line M/F should not be attempted unless both dragons are 18 months, and you are ready for LOTS of babies.



Dragons are solitary creatures. They do not need company. They do not get lonely. My advice to you is to separate them at 5 months unless you are 100% sure they are both female. You dont want to have to deal with fighting injuries or gravid juvenilles. Separation is best for everyone.
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Ross



0.1 Bearded Dragon (Fuego, spent the last 10 months thinking she was a he!)

2.1 Roommates (require more cleaning up after than the dragon)

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