Even when all these conditions are met, sometimes they will not get along as it depends on the individuals involved. Also, males may be too aggressive with females, especially during the breeding season, so they may need to be separated. If you choose to house bearded dragons together, just keep in mind that you may need to separate them if it isn't working out.
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This will cause slow growth of a younger bearded dragon, possible injuries and even death. No, never put 2 male bearded dragons together. Males get especially territorial will cause each other injuries and lots of stress.
No, each adult bearded dragon needs at least gallons to itself, and even 40 gallons for an adult is not much. To house 2 adult bearded dragons, at least a gallon tank would be necessary. That would be a bare minimum requirement to house 2 bearded dragons together.
It can be hard to find such large tanks, so it will probably have to be custom made. However, this Carolina Custom cage terrarium is around gallons. Such big tanks might need special multiple separate shipping, so always read carefully before buying. If you already have a big tank that would fit 2 dragons, you can get a tank divider to separate dragons physically. But even seeing one another can cause stress.
If you really wish to house two or few bearded dragons together, make sure there is only 1 male in a group. You can try housing two or few females together, but only with one male. A least dangerous group would be 2 adult females.
But even females can become aggressive towards each other, it all depends on personality of each of them. Just experimenting can be risky. You never know when something bad might happen. They will also try to breed. Males reach sexual maturity sooner as early as months old , and females need to be older to start breeding successfully. If you wish to introduce male and female bearded dragons to each other, do it for few days and separate after they have mated.
If you want to introduce bearded dragons, make sure that a new one is quarantined for at least a month. Keep a new dragon on paper towels, watch its poop and take the poop to the vet for a full screen. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling a new dragon. This is a good question. Unfortunately, bearded dragons are not very maternal creatures, and a mother bearded dragon will usually not attempt to defend her eggs. Aside from this, there are other issues that could pose a risk to baby bearded dragons in an enclosure with their adult counterparts:.
Under no circumstances should a baby bearded dragon be housed in an enclosure with an adult. These dragons do not have parental instincts or inclinations. In the wild, a baby bearded dragon will have to fend for itself to survive. This same rule applies in a domestic setting. Do not place baby bearded dragons with an adult, even if it is their mother.
You can place baby bearded dragons together, while they are still young. As long as their sizes are similar, all of the baby dragons will be able to eat, and no one gains the upper hand. Bearded dragons that have been raised together from hatchlings do stand a better chance of getting along long term rather than two complete strangers. That said, once they get older and start to become more territorial, you will most likely have to separate them. What do you do? The answer is a multi-level vivarium.
A multi-level vivarium or terrarium for your bearded dragons is really no different than a normal one level enclosure. The only difference is that they are stackable so you can place individual enclosures on top of each other. It is crucial to have an enclosure large enough to house your dragons, as well as give each dragon room to move around, bask, eat and sleep.
For even just two dragons you should really aim for a terrarium size or equivalent of gallons. Make sure you provide lots of branches, rocks and hiding places also. Should things go wrong, and they likely will, the consequences can be fatal for your dragons. If you are unsure of what type and size enclosure you need, visit the local pet store for assistance in learning your options and selecting the right one.
If you want to put a male and female together for the purpose of mating, it should not be a long-term arrangement as touched on before. Aside from the obviously aggressive behavior exhibited by the males, there is also some preparation involved before placing your male and female bearded dragons together.
As you can imagine, with all the aggression from the male bearded dragon, the female will need a break from him, and sometimes Visa-Versa. Make sure that there are plenty of branches and rocks for the bearded dragons to climb and hide from each other to prevent harm. After the bearded dragons have mated, the general rule is to leave them together for one week before separating them. After a week of separation has passed, you can then place them together again for a week at a time.
Do not leave them together for longer than that. If you want to learn more about breeding your bearded dragons, check out this guide.
There is a lot more in-depth information in regard to this topic and it will better inform you of what you need to do to ensure successful mating.
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