2006-09-26 07:53:16 · 13 answers · asked by ajax 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You should keep them separate - I kept 2 together, and one would hold the mirror while the other shaved...I was so disappointed when I just ended up with 2 dragons.
2006-09-26 07:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bearded Dragons tend to be mellow and docile, even in the wild. Although hatchlings and juveniles may be skittish, the adults will often appear to enjoy human company, making Bearded Dragons one of the better reptilian pets. Bearded Dragons tend to be curious, and will enjoy exploring, so if you can, provide a safe, larger enclosure.
To pick up a Bearded Dragon, place your hand under its abdomen and gently scoop it up. As the dragon lays on your palm, gently curve your fingers around its abdomen.
Behavior and Body Language
To better relate to your Bearded Dragon, you need to understand what various behaviors and body positions mean. During breeding season, to display dominance, or if startled or threatened, a dragon may puff out its beard. Both males and females will display this behavior. To appear even more menacing, the Bearded Dragon may also "gape," or open his mouth very wide. This can certainly make him look more aggressive, since his mouth is quite large. Another way Dragons show dominance, is to bob their heads. To show submission, a dragon will hold up one front leg and may slowly wave it.
Reproduction
Bearded Dragons reach sexual maturity and start to breed between 8 and 18 months. The female will generally lay 20 eggs in a clutch. If fertile, the eggs will hatch in 55-75 days. Unmated females may also lay eggs.
Diet
Because Bearded Dragons are omnivores, they need a balanced diet of meat and vegetable matter. Hatchlings eat mostly small insects. As they grow, they will start to eat more vegetable matter. The diet of a juvenile dragon (2-4 months of age) will consist of approximately 80% insects and 20% greens. Young dragons should be fed 2-3 times daily. If insufficient food is fed, young beardeds may nip at the tails and toes of their cage mates.
2006-09-26 08:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by rltouhe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pairs
2006-09-26 08:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by Barry G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have had a bearded dragon for about 7 years and he is a very BIG guy about 22" long... he was about 3 inches when we got him ... we have never had another lizard with him and he has done fine ... however he is very spoiled and he has a very large inside cage and outside cage about 4ft.wide 5ft tall and 8ft long that he stays in only during warm weather he loves the direct sun and it keeps him very healthy. Feed him as many crickets as he wants and make sure they are not to large for his size ... lots of greens and lots of warm baths and drip water on his nose he will lap it up.
You will love it.
2006-09-26 10:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by imho7890 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By themselves. They do not live in pairs. They only come together when they mate and then leave each other right away. They are territorial when they are bigger.
2006-09-26 07:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Cichlid 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the attached they're territorial and aggressive so probably better keeping only one per tank.
2006-09-26 07:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by canela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do better by themselves because they can be aggressive and territorial. Especially when you feed them. Also, they can give mites to one another. You can buy a spray for it, but it is better to just have one by itself.
2006-09-26 10:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pairs. Beardies are very sociable. Just don't put to males together.
2006-09-27 17:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Kyle R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked w/ reptiles for 2 years and i also had one for pet, my personal opinion is the are alittle taratorial, unless different sexas are put together, they are normaly very disiel tho.
2006-09-26 10:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually they do fine in pairs as long as you don't have two males.
2006-09-27 06:06:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋