Bearded dragon and turtle in same tank?

Question

We have a bearded dragon, he's a few months old and now my mom's b/f found a baby turtle and wants to know if i wanted to keep it, so my question is if i put it in the same tank as my dragon will it be ok or will we have problems? is it better to get a separate tank? i mean i know that dragons dont really like sharing tanks with other dragons.

ok he didnt find it in the woods it was walking right there where he worked and he doesnt work need the "wild". and turtles arent illegal in my state

Answer 1

The baby the turtle may carry parasites and other diseases if it came from the wild. It would be better to have them in separate tanks.

Answer 2

1. It is never a good idea to mix animals from different continents, in this case, Australia and North America. Each continent has its own unique parasites and germs that the other continents are not resistant to.

2. Our home cages rarely are big enough to allow us to mix habitats well. In this case, a North American pond (temperate temps, medium humidity, lots of water) with an Aussie desert (high temps, low humidity). The turtle will dehydrate and the dragon will die of repiratory infection if you try this.

3. They probably won't fight, but their imcompatability will stress each out. The turtle will want pellets, live insects, worms, krill, etc. for a meal, and the dragon will want veggies. If you put crickets in there, they can nibble on the dragon while it sleeps, etc.

4. I bet your idea for the water tank for the turtle is too small. Even a baby turtle will want at least a 10 gallon tank to swim in. it will also need a really good filter.

5. "Found" turtles were never lost. Wild turtles make absolutely terrible pets, as well as being illegal in most places to boot. The turtle really needs to be released back to its home- it will be FAR happier that way.

There are several other good reasons to not do this, but this should work for now.

For more turtle care info, try http//www.austinsturtlepage.com

{Added: you said he found the turtle near work- it is still a wild turtle- they thrive near humans and often people do not even know they are there! Drainage ditches, small creeks, etc. are often great turtle habitats.

Many states do frown on collecting wild non-game animals, so it could be illegal where you are. That would be a differnet law than whether it is legal to buy as a pet.)

Answer 3

I wouldnt, bearded dragons full grown can cause some damage and turtles are really mellow, the do eat the same food though. I would keep them in separate tanks just to be safe..

Answer 4

First of all not to be rude.You shouldnt take a turtle or any
kind of animal out of it's natural enviroment.Don,t put them in the same tanks if you do end up keeping it because they are not from the same speices and a turtle is an amphibian.

Answer 5

No ! dragons are wasteland and eco-friendly iguanas tropical as nicely as dragons being previous international and iguanas new international. They each and every carry parasites that are innocuous to themselves yet could make the different ill because of the fact that the different isn't resistant to those. additionally dragons want a cage with dissimilar floor area and iguanas choose a tall cage with dissimilar mountain climbing area. in maximum circumstances it rather is maximum suitable to not mixture reptiles.

Answer 6

dont mix them the wild turtle could give your b. dragon an infection. its best to keep them seperate

Answer 7

of course you need two tanks your turtle needs water so it can be in. the beardie needs alot less water. your turtle can give your beardie a dieases like salmonela or vice versa.
Please get two tanks it will only be better.

Answer 8

Hello..better to put the turtle back where it was found..they are illegal to take out of the wild for one thing & while they are immune to the diseases they carry, you, nor your family & pets are .....if people want reptiles, they should buy them, learn the care & they have to be captive breds, UNnative species to buy...LEGALLY !!! Take Care :)