baby questions?

[beardedmik3]

I have 3 roughly 3 month old babies, two I just got today an added with my other baby. They're all equal in size except one is slightly thicker.

The thicker one licks the small ones in the face an opens his mouth sometimes is that okay? I haven't seen anything unusual to me except that. How long can I keep them together? I would like to keep two together of one is a female. Please any info an tips!

 

[traceyb73]

I wish I had an answer for you, I am very new at this and have only had my baby since Wed. She is 9 weeks old and sooo cute. She looks just like yours actually. Smaller I''m sure, since she's younger. But congratulations!

 

[morphmom]

The rule of thumb is to have one viv for every one BD. It's costly but BD's are solo animals that will seem to get along for a while then all of a sudden a limb is lost do to a fight over territory. The sooner they part the safer they are. Sorry, we all wish we could have one huge tank with lots of the little critters running about but it is not recommended.

 

[beardedmik3]

So can I keep a male an female together?

 

[morphmom]

It is not recommended. Little ones tend to like to nip at tails and toes no matter the gender. Adults will fight or breed. Without the proper gear it is very likely that the eggs would die.

 

[beardedmik3]

Thanks guys anyone been sucessful with keeping them together or is It always a prpblem?

 

[morphmom]

Some breeders will house females together but you'd need a MASSIVE viv, most of us just don't want to take the chance. Your babies are beautiful by the way

 

[beardedmik3]

Some breeders will house females together but you'd need a MASSIVE viv, most of us just don't want to take the chance. Your babies are beautiful by the way

Thank you, one isn't eating too well. It's the one ive had for a month or so, I have a post in the health section if you have opinions!

 

[beardedmik3]

So can I house to juvenille females in my 40g breeder til they're around 14"? When I can sex them ill know what I can try. I might build a large enclosure an create 3 sections or 2 an keep one in my breeder tank. If I make a 6ft long by 20" high by 26" w plexiglass enclosure can I seperate it an house both?

 

[morphmom]

There is no exact age or size where it is recommended to keep BD's together. You can always build a BD 'condo' if you choose. Beautiful Dragons has a great example of one, there are also some great ideas in the enclosure section. As long as they each have the right lighting, life is good. I'm honestly not sure when you can sex them I know it gets easier around 6mths. Good luck :wink:

 

[beardedmik3]

Removed the two new ones from my smaller babies tank. They were rising up, opening their mouths an occasionally charging my little guy they do fine together just not with my little one. Obviously the guy never handled them Much, as one opened its mouth to my finger but hesitated to bite. I guess that's normal for a skittish one that's just stressed a move. Any thoughts?

 

[morphmom]

Well, they will always go for the weakest/smallest 1st. It's very normal for babies to be a little more 'wild.' Do NOT fear a nip. Dragons can sense nervous energy making them much harder to tame. I was bitten hard by my 2year old. It was my fualt for hand feeding her mashed squash from my hands! LOL! :lol: It felt like a good hard pinch with sandpaper. No big deal. The thought is 10x's worse. They should all calm down once they have their own space and can't see each other. :wink:

 

[traceyb73]

Well, they will always go for the weakest/smallest 1st. It's very normal for babies to be a little more 'wild.' Do NOT fear a nip. Dragons can sense nervous energy making them much harder to tame. I was bitten hard by my 2year old. It was my fualt for hand feeding her mashed squash from my hands! LOL! :lol: It felt like a good hard pinch with sandpaper. No big deal. The thought is 10x's worse. They should all calm down once they have their own space and can't see each other. :wink:

I'm making a mental note not to do that.

If it helps, when I went to the breeder, my beardie was in with her sister and they were both biting at the breeder all the time. Mine has not ONCE tried to bite since she is alone. Just my two cents.

 

[beardedmik3]

Anyone recommend a good phoenix worm website? That they have personally delt with? An should I be feeding my babies small or medium size worms?

Figured you guys would like a good wave.

 

[traceyb73]

Aww, that picture is so cute!!! Mine is 9 weeks and I was told to stay away from worms for a while. Surprised me, I wanted to get her 1 of each to see what she liked best.