will 2 beardies stay together

[jth12]

hi
im just asking will 2 beardies stay together in one viv
i have one that is 6 weeks old and was wondering if i got a second one would they fight or be ok once viv is big enough!!

 

[Rachella]

It's not a good idea to keep beardies in the same tank. While they may get along for awhile, it's only a matter of time before health issues arise from dominance or a fight breaks out. Reptiles, or at least bearded dragons, are mainly solitary creatures that only come together to mate. To put two into the same tank will introduce a situation in which one will take the best light, the most food and remain vibrant and healthy while the other slowly wastes away under stress and ill health. This is a simple matter of survival of the fittest.

Some people will be able to tell you they've kept beardies together all the time with no problem. But this is a -tremendous- risk. More often than not have I heard stories of coming home to find that the two beardies who spent years together with no problem suddenly turned on each other, resulting in dismemberment or death. It's not a pretty sight.

The decision is your own, but in my opinion and the majority of others you'll find that it's just not worth the risk.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I am in total agreement with the above poster.
Especially if you have a baby of 6 weeks, if you put him in with an older dragon, he will not make it. He will most likely be a victim of a horrible attack, we have seen it happen too many times. Please do not chance it, ok? It really is not worth the risk.


Tracie

 

[larry1]

ok thanks!!!
will keep him on his own...

 

[Twobeardieguy]

I also agree!! :wink:

 

[Geno]

They are solitary in the wild. That is how they should be kept in captivity. Some lizards do live in colonies and those can usually be kept together just fine with limitations of course but pogona's are not colony type lizards.

Keeping young together is fine (especially for littermates) as long as they are properly looked after at feeding time.

 

[Geno]

It's not a good idea to keep beardies in the same tank.

What is sephy? Alligator lizard maybe? Very young tegu?

 

[Rachella]

What is sephy? Alligator lizard maybe? Very young tegu?

He is a a very young, baby Tegu. Somewhere between 2 and 4 weeks old. Black and gold columbian. A real cutie.

 

[DragonMomSandy]

My two girls have been together for a little over a year (no, they're not litter mates), and I've had no problems. They've been together since 4 weeks old. They have plenty of room and Always plenty of food, I hand feed them both quite a bit to make sure each is getting what she needs.Haven't had any fighting.it's also possible to keep 1 male with 2 females, just don't keep 2 males together after they hit subadult stage or there will be problems. Yes, they do tend to be solitary animals, but I think alot depends on the individual personality of the dragons. If at any point in the future they started fighting, I have plenty of viv space to seperate the two.

 

[Rukii]

I know by experience (sadly) that 2 dragons should NOT be housed together no matter how cute and friendly they seem to eachother. I came home to see Lotan with less of a tail then she had when I left. (and it happened a second time as well but I feel too guilty to repeat it ) I was positive theyd be ok. They never looked stressed out, no dominance issues, no nothing. coexisted perfectly. Until that day. I wouldn't want anyone having the same panic that I had. It may take up alot of room and money, but I'd rather have a room full of 50g tanks than one less dragon, you know? :?

 

[GoFast]

My two girls have been together for a little over a year (no, they're not litter mates), and I've had no problems. They've been together since 4 weeks old. They have plenty of room and Always plenty of food, I hand feed them both quite a bit to make sure each is getting what she needs.Haven't had any fighting.it's also possible to keep 1 male with 2 females, just don't keep 2 males together after they hit subadult stage or there will be problems. Yes, they do tend to be solitary animals, but I think alot depends on the individual personality of the dragons. If at any point in the future they started fighting, I have plenty of viv space to seperate the two.

Unfortunately your logic is incorrect and seemingly based on a make love, not war mentality. I hate to say it but I will just about guarantee you will eventually be posting on here about how to treat a wound, dismemberment, or even reporting a death on here.

You may also want to start preparing for babies if you are keeping opposite sexes together...

Of course, I do hope I am wrong but........well, we'll see

 

[DragonMomSandy]

As I said before, this very much depends on the personality of the two beardies. Two females may get along just fine, as mine do. I have 6 feet of viv that I can seperate them into if the need arises. As for a male with 2 females, if and when I add a male to the mix, yes it will be for breeding purposes, and I will still have viv space avail to seperate them after the breeding process. Many breeders do this. And yes, I am fully prepared for incubation and babies, this is not without forethought. The two females have plenty of room to stake their claims, and they are well fed. Many injuries to young dragons housed together is due to inadequate feeding. These are well fed and are fat, healthy, happy dragons. And, if there is ever any signs of aggression, yes, they will be seperated. I've been keeping dragons for several years, and because I'm involved with them daily, throughout the day, I don't foresee any problems. To combine them without taking into consideration their personalities or closely observing their behavior together would be foolish. And, I doubt there will be any serious injuries to either. And no, not all dragons can be kept together, the individual owner must make this decision. I appreciate the input, however, next time a suggestive tone rather than a repremanding one might be more appropriate. My previous post was based on my own experience, not just something I read in a forum.
Also, as far as more vivs taking up more room and more expense, I already have extras, ready to set up as needed and I'm not concerned with using more up more space.

 

[GoFast]

Like I said before, I hope I am wrong.

If you took my tone as a reprimanding, I apologize. It just makes me chuckle a bit when people think they are the exception to the rule. 99%(not an actual figure just an estimate) of the time, when two dragons are housed together, it ends badly eventually. Maybe not in a day, a week, or a year but, eventually. If you think you are in that 1% that won't have a bad experience, then good for you. I personally would choose to er on the side of caution but hey, they are your dragons.

 

[DragonMomSandy]

As I said before, if I observe any behavior that I believe could be a problem, they will be seperated. I do interact with them alot and am very cautious of their needs.

 

[GoFast]

As I said before, if I observe any behavior that I believe could be a problem, they will be seperated. I do interact with them alot and am very cautious of their needs.

Have you posted pics yet?? You do know we love pics here right?