From what i know of animal nature and other herps i assume multiple females is probably no problem, and mixing sexes obviously isn't a problem providing you're prepared for breeding.



Miss sexing is an extreme problem. Breeding at too small of a size can kill a female. Also, Dragons can grow at different rates. If you get a pair of hatchlings, the dominant one will grow much faster and bully the smaller resulting in unneeded stress.



I thought i read of people doing this with no problem, that being so social they might enjoy it but i really can't find much info one way or the other...



Reptiles in general are not social creatures. This also includes Beardies. In the wild, the only contact that dragons will usually have is during breeding season. Males will combat for females and breed. They then go their separate ways.



The notion that they "enjoy" company is an owner's inaccurate preseption of common behavior or the reptile not having much of a choice.



In some cases, two female Dragons can be housed together if their living conditions are above and beyond ideal. This is strictly recommended for Dragons who are confirmed female, and of the same size. Be sure if housing more then one Beardie you provide multiple basking sites. As far as size of enclosure; you should provide double the size a single adult Beardie needs. I would suggest a 4' x 6' - this provides the pair to have their own space.



As long as their is no obvious aggression, it is completely ok to allow both of your pet dragons out for upervised “playtime.” At the first site of conflict, immediately separate the two to their respective enclosures.

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