Ok I heard from some one that you can put a Bearded Dragon and a Uromastyx together in the same living area. Is this true and if it is, is there any kind of Uromastyx breed that can not be with the Beardies?
2006-07-09 07:48:14 · 5 answers · asked by xrose_of_shyronx 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
baaad idea... they need different habitats (uro's need it hotter) and even if you could manage a cage large enough to give them all their ideal temps, the possiblility of passing on parasites or diseases is too great. Also, too much animal protein is a death sentence for Uros, and if they're in the same cage you can't control the Uro's eating the crickets for the beardie. Finally, Uro's can be VERY territorial, and even if they seem to tolerate each others company they have been known to turn on cage mates after a great length of time (imagine what that tail can do... ouch!!). Besides, they're from different parts of the world, why put undue stress on them by placing them in a completely unnatural scenario? You'll hear some people say that they have done it with no ill effects, but time will tell if such an experiment can last long term. If there's even the slightest chance of disaster, is the risk worth the wellbeing of your animals? Sorry about stepping up on the soapbox, but I've heard this question many times already.
2006-07-09 10:08:13 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
mali's are more territorial but they can cohabitate with beardies given a large enough enclosure. be sure to provide hide boxes or caves at the opposite ends of the cage. mali's are entirely vegitarian while beardies eat insects early in life but gravitate toward veggies as they mature. pick up a book at the pet shop or bookstore and study up. both require similar habitats.
2006-07-09 17:19:44 · answer #2 · answered by the shug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Uro's and Beardies together at all! Each reptile carries different bacteria that is harmful to the other. They also require different temps.
2006-07-09 08:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt recommend it as she said there are diseases to consider, as well as, during feeding time they might get aggressive/territorial.
bad idea, good luck
2006-07-09 08:11:58 · answer #4 · answered by tskstorm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope can,t be done.
2006-07-11 17:24:41 · answer #5 · answered by lizardlover42000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋