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I have 4 sulcata tortoises (ranging in age from 6 months to 4 years) and have been thinking of aquiring a bearded dragon. If I were to do this and feed them separately, since they have relatively the same climate requirements, would it be possible to house them together. I know that most people here are against housing different tortoises together but I was not sure about lizards and tortoises. Please let me know

RKGrapeJr

If they are all captive raised and have never been exposed to others of the same species, I don't see a problem provided you keep the Sulcatas well fed.
Be aware that Tortoises and Lizards in general carry bugs that will kill one another.
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its basically the same deal as mixing torts together.
I'd say its safe for about an hour at a time, but i wouldn't want to take the chance and house them together, mingle yes roomates no.
the reason behind this opinion is that it is a health risk for both animals and different diseases could develope that could kill both your pets
its just not worth saving a few bucks

I remember reading once where someone's tortoise ATE their pet lizard. Can't remember the details...

I know that my sulcata is aggressive with smaller torts. I guess that could just be a territorial thing. My beardie is really lazy and probably wouldn't run from the tort until it was too late. A small tort might not do too much damage, but my larger one could.

So, my opinion is that it probably not a good idea....But then again, I keep tortoises and llamas together...and most people would say that's a BAD idea.

Pam

I am no expert but... When my sulcata was young I did keep him with my 2 bearded dragons the things I was always sure to do were seperate him when crickets ( evil b*@tards) where in there and pick up poop asap. he still will eat anything but is far to large to keep in a 75 gallon