hello i have a 10inch bearded dragon and he will be in a tank about 48inches long like 30inches high and wide..i was wondering if there is any other type of reptile i can put in with him. If not than could i get another dragon? What size dragon should i get? Should i make sure both are opposite sex?
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Tankmates for beardeds
CDubbs
Nov 07, 2003 06:35 PM
Replies (5)
Christyj
Nov 07, 2003 08:08 PM
You should never mix reptile species.
The only beardeds that can live together are 2 females, and that doesn't always work.
Problems to look for would be fighting, dominance, stress..
Any new reptile should be quarantined for 3 mo. and 3 clean fecals to make sure you aren't introducing any diseases or parasites.
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TheClassyLizard
CDubbs
Nov 08, 2003 11:58 AM
so i cant get another bearded dragon to go with mine? I see pics all the time of more than one dragon in a tank. A male and a female wont go together? I saw a male and female in a tank at the store for months together.
meretseger
Nov 08, 2003 01:00 PM
I've seen it done too but... your first question should be what are you going to do with ALL those eggs? They'd be breeding constantly. One reptile in a cage can be just as fun as two!
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somegirl
Nov 08, 2003 10:36 PM
its less of an issue as babies, maybe thats what youre seeing. but even then you have to keep a very close eye on em and be prepared to separate them with no notice. and unfortunately, stores dont always know or care what the best thing for the animal is.
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Christyj
Nov 09, 2003 02:27 PM
Here's the deal.
After 6 months old (sometimes before), a male and female will have to be separated or they will breed much too young. Keeping them together as a adults can cause too many babies and a worn out, sickly female. Breeders normally only put them together to breed, then separate again.
Two males will fight, no doubt.
Two females is a possibility, but one may be overly dominant. Leaving the other with less food and more stress.
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TheClassyLizard
