2 Bearded Dragons in 50gal

[HunterOnFire]

Is that enclosure to small to have two bearded dragons? I have a 50 gallon and a juvenile bearded dragon and would like it to have some company while i'm bust at school and motocross and soccer..


Any comments?

 

[Gail]

Don't keep 2 dragons together, they will fight possible to the death. Your dragon doesn't need or want a friend.

 

[zillathakilla]

Well most people will tell you that having more than one dragon in a a cage isn't a good idea,there naturally very territorial animals,if there 2 males they can fight and possibly injure each other,missing toes and fingers are not uncommon,if its a male and female be prepared for babies, but i have seen some people with 2 beardies that work,if your willing to risk it,a 50 gallon could be big enough,but the bigger the better right?

 

[Fuzzyviper]

A 50 gallon for two beardies is nowhere near big enough if we're just talking about size alone. A single bearded dragon needs a minimum of 40 gallons to itself so 10 extra gallons for another 2 foot of beardie will not work and would be very cramped. That being said, you do not want to put two beardies together. Ever. Sure, some people do it and have no problems. The vast majority will either have fights or one dragon will be twice the size of the other due to domination issues. If you want two beardies, get two enclosures. Just because a few people have gotten away with it (which is really what I'd consider it, since there is always the chance of fighting even between established tankmates) does not make it okay or healthy for the animal. I should add that even if you got two females, they will fight the same as any male-male pair would.

 

[Cath1068]

Please read this post before you make a HUGE mistake in getting 2 dragons to live together.

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Its a bad and very stupid idea. Sorry if I sound mean but there are way to many posts like this and it will end badly and not to mention you will end up with a huge vet bill too boot.