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Hi everyone

I have 2 uromastyx and I just build an outdoor cage for them, its good size. I want to get a Bearded dragon and I was wondering if there is any rpoblems putting the two species together.

Thanks

it is not recommended to mix species together. Uros need different conditions than bearded dragons, a much higher basking spot etc.

There is also risk of stress, food competition, spread of some diseases/parasites, even combat may be possible.

A large enough cage with plenty of room for each animal individually (ie 4'x2' area for each dragon, so a cage something like 32 square feet total) with numerous basking spots, feeding areas etc, may work with all three animals. But before setting up a joint species vivarium type setup, I suggest you research extensively the needs of each individual species, make sure you can meet all their needs without over crowding them. You also must be prepared to separate each animal and house them alone if problems arise. You need to be experienced at detecting subtle signs of stress in all animals, thus problems can be dealt with before they become life threatening.

I don't recommend keeping mixed species together except to very experienced herp keepers, who have at least several years or more keeping all animals intended for a joint cage.
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PHLdyPayne

Thanks for the reply and the information . I will re-think my plan Thnks everyone for the information.