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Is this possible i ahve seen several pet stores with tese set ups and the animals were relly healthy. Does anyone have proof this doesnt work or do you guys just have an opinion that it doesnt work based on you having one of them.

I am assuming you mean housing a uromastyx and bearded dragon in the same cage.

This shouldn't be done for many reasons. One, they come from completely different habitats. Uromastyx are mostly dessert/arid environments and rocky outcrops, so like hot dry conditions. Bearded dragons are semi-arid/forested areas which are fairly hot and humidity is usually around 30-50% with scrub and light forest.

They also have similar diets which means they will be competing for food and basking space.

They need different ambient and basking temperatures as well. Uromastyx need basking temperatures (surface) at at least 120F and a cool end in the low 90's. Bearded dragons basking temps should be between 100-120F with a cool end in the high 70's to mid 80's F during the day. Thus the cage will have to be designed to meet both ends of each species needs.

Though it is possible to house these two lizards together and meet all their needs...they are both better off in their own cages.
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PHLdyPayne

Not to mention the bearded dragon is a little more agressive and territorial than the Uro. I had my female dragon with my Mali outside the cages and my dragon started head bobbing at the Mali and ran towards her like she was going to attack. But luckily it was only a threatening gesture, and she is a very docile animal. I guess if you have a large enough enclosure you can satisfy both species need, but only if the animals will tolerate each other, so enough space has to be given to both so they feel like they are in their own territory and not crammed together. Reptiles house in smaller enclosure than what they need tend to get stressed out more and feel threatening when somebody reach into the cage, their territory, either to pick them up or pet them.

I am going to try it i have a spare tank ready just in case this doesn't work out. My pet store has done this for years without issues so i might get one of the uro that are used to the beardies. Do you think if i kept a pair of malis it would balance out his agresion. The cage is huge and my beardie is only 10". Thanks

10" beardie may end up being a snack, or a chew toy.

mali's are vegetarian..so not likely to eat the bearded dragon if its bigger. Stress it and compete with food, that it will certainly do.
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PHLdyPayne

I am going to try it I have the tank set up with multiple basking sites and hide spots with seperate food dishs. There going in a 75 gallon tank. Thanks