Bearded Dragon and Mali Uromastyx?

[lizardman95]

can mali urmastyx be kept with beaerdies because i have heard from several others that they can and they have alot of the same requirements.

 

[Hellstrom]

Do not keep them together. They do have similar requirements. Neither of them likes to be kept with other animals, much less of a different species. Don't do it.

 

[Claudiusx]

No, uros need a much hotter tank than beardies. Beardies are solitary reptiles just like uros are.

-Brandon

 

[lizardman95]

ok thankyou i wasnt sure if i could or not cause this person that gives me info on lizards has been incorrect alot and ive been looking at them alot and ive been interested but now that i know this ill just get another beardie

 

[Hellstrom]

Not sure if you mean you're adding another beardie to yours or just getting another one with another setup. It's not recommended to keep more than one beardie per tank/setup.

 

[lizardman95]

whats wrong with putting them together?

 

[Hellstrom]

They get stressed. In the wild they are solitary and only come together to mate. They can bite toes and tails. It can affect their eating and overall health. I read a story of two females being kept together for two years just fine and one day the larger one decided to kill the other one It's not a good idea and most people don't recommend it.

 

[lizardman95]

oh well thats a good reason to keep them apart,lol.but wouldnt it be different with male and female?

 

[Hellstrom]

Nope, it would be worse. Males are territorial and will fight other males or females.

 

[lizardman95]

oh then that is a bad idea