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We're fairly new to beardies and got our first one a few months ago from a family who didn't want him any more. Then, a few days ago, another family all but begged us to take in theirs as well (a female). We'd like to keep them together to save on some space.
My question is how to introduce them. I did a short trial introduction, but the male freaked out, displaying his beard/spikes and making occasional lunges (fortunately no biting). The female was very calm and approached the male, putting her front foot on his back and licking him. I only left them together for about five minutes as I could see he was going to get stressed.
Is this common? The female is very social and the male less so. Both are used in educational presentations and are not aggressive toward people.
Anyone have any tricks?
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A good way to introduce dragons you wish to house together is to have them in separate tanks or enclosures and allow them to see one another.

Then as they eventually get used to the visual sight of each other without actually being able to touch they get used to each other. Almost to the point of being unconcerned with each other. If they get to that point (being totally unconcerned being able to see the other 24/7) then they may be introduced.

Just something Ive tried before.

This usually works better with two females. Depends on the age of the dragons. Also some female/males or even female/female may never make a good full time living combo. You need to watch them.

Usually if they are babies and grow together you will have the most success.

good luck
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