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I just recieved a male bearded that's approximately 6 month old and about 14 inches. I was wondering could I house him with my other beardies which are about 4 inches?!?!

I wouldn't recomend it. The older beardie could deprive the little ones of food, or at worst, kill them. If they had grown up together, then there would be no problem. There are chances they will do ok together, it has been done before. But like I said, the chances are slim. So if you're going to, do it at a time when you can can watch them closely and make sure nothing is going on. hope this helps.

I wouldn't due to the size difference right now. .... More important is the fact that the new dragon needs to be isolated for a few months anyway. It is always a good idea to make sure your new dragon isn't going to introduce some illness, etc to your others.

>>I just recieved a male bearded that's approximately 6 month old and about 14 inches. I was wondering could I house him with my other beardies which are about 4 inches?!?!
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Lisa
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No, it would not be a good idea to house them together because there is too much of a size difference.
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-Lauren

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Even if he physically isn't being dominating to the young ones, I would not house them together because just the big beardie being in with the smaller ones could simply dominate them and intimidate them not to eat as well as they would without him.

Lenae
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Did you say 4" babies? Well, you won't have to worry about feeding the big one, as he will eat all the little ones within a few days.

Unless you want the small beardies to become lunch...