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Help! Is My Baby Beardie Lonely?!

JumpinBean May 13, 2006 12:14 AM

Hi. I know beardies are usually solitary, but when we bought our babies, my daughter chose 2 that were hanging out together. (The pet store guessed they are about 4 months old.) When we got them home, they both waved at eachother & 1 always basked on the back of or very near the other. Sadly, 1 of our cats broke into my daughter's room & killed Serenity, the one that was usually on the back of the other; Citrus. Citrus was really skiddish for a few days, but has settled down & seems to be eating like "her" (we aren't sure yet) usual piggish self. She is often seen scratching at her reflection on the tank. She will go in a corner & stand up with her tail as a kick stand & try to cuddle up to her reflection with her belly pressed against the glass. She will stay that way for a long time. It is sooooo pathetic!!!! There is plenty of room for her to climb & hide. She seems very drawn to her reflection...especially at "her" bedtime. Should we get another one? Pet stores say no, but it seems as though "she" really misses her pal. We have only had the beardie about 3-4 weeks & are newbies with these awesome creatures. We just want to do whatever is best for Citrus now that Serenity is gone.

Thank you in advice for your advice!!

Jumpin' Bean

Replies (1)

HerpGirl Oct 05, 2006 07:56 AM

beardies do not get lonely and two shouldnt be perminently housed together anyone, one usually ends up dominating the other until it starves, i have had that happen to me personally a few years ago. i am sorry for your loss but your beardie will most likely do better alone.
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