We just introduced the two to eachother two days ago, and we did it slowly; and everything seemed to go just fine, they actually seem to really like eachother. The bigger one was the new one to the cage, and he does the head bobbing to show dominance...sometimes after he does this, the little one, also a male, will run up and bite the big one's beard. At first it seemed like maybe it was play biting or love biting, because other than this, they don't have any problems together. The little one often lays on the bigger one's back and seems to show a lot of affection. This happened once (multiple bites in one "sitting") on the first day they were together, and then it happened once more (just one bite) just now (two days later). Those are the only times this has happened, and it always happens after the bigger one does the head bobbing. So should I be worried about the biting, and what does this mean??
2007-05-25 06:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by Jess 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
if they are both males they will eventually kill eachother, you can not believe me if you want but it will be your dead lizard.
the biting and fighting is not even the issue, beardies are tough they can take a beating, however their guts, digestive tract, immune system can not. and what brings this on is stress. it was the lil guys cage correct? and now you put in a bigger male, well now it is his cage and the little one is trying to fight for its territory, rightfully. this is very stressful for both, and the reason he is lying on th larger ones back is because he is scared shitless, the closer you are to danger, the farther you are from harm type thing, the big one cant beat him up intimidate, steal the basking spot food etc if the lil guy is posted up on his back. they are not love bites, they are fear and stress, get the hell outta my cage bites.
all bearded dragons have a parasite in them called coccidia, it is an intestinal bacteria that is ok for them to have in small amounts, their immune system can usually keep it in check, but NOT WHEN THEY are stressed out and living with another beardo and accidentally but inevitably ingesting more coccidia from both his own and the others poo, and the crickets eat the poo, and they eat the crickets....OVERLOADING their systems with coccidia.
now this lets all the other parasites your beardo might have to throw a party, and divide into massive colonies.
if their poo is ever like diaharea they have coccidia, pinworms, roundworms, etc.
it is highly contagious and brought on by stress.
now did you quarantine the new beardo for a full month and monitor its poo before you just put em in your cage? hopefully so because if not you WILL FIND OUT THE HARD WAY THAT EVERYTHING ABOVE WILL HAPPEN TO BOTH OF YOUR PETS
2007-05-25 07:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by take it or leave it 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't house males together! Sitting on top of the other bearded dragon is not affection, it is a display of dominance. Its blocking the other bearded dragon from getting heat and UVB. The biting is not a sign of affection either, neither is the head bobbing. The bigger male is trying to show the little one that he's the boss and eventually the bigger male can get sick of the little one biting him and really injure the little one to the point where he could die or you would be spending lots of money on vet bills. I suggest housing them separately or putting in another basking site so they don't have to be near one another.
2014-02-14 05:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds pretty close to a 55-gallon tank so it should be enough space for a bearded dragon. Just keep in mind that they need more floor space then they do height, so they don't climb much. What you have listed should work well.
2016-04-01 07:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The big one is try to show dominance over the little one. Until the big guy got there the little one was the dominant male of his cage. The big guy is challenging him with the head bobbing. Eventually they will confront one another for dominance. It is doubtful that one of them will die. They won't risk fighting if it is obvious who will win. The little one is still trying to remain dominant but eventually the big one will gain control of the cage and the biting will cease.
2007-05-25 07:02:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The small one is trying to show the other one who is boss. Eventually, after enough nips, the big one will get the idea. They are just trying to show each other who is boss.
2007-05-25 06:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Maddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello...dominance..if your lucky they won't kill each other, in Nature it's aka Survival of the Fittest, just cuz they're what you call a pet, don't mean their Nature has or will change !! Take Care :)
2007-05-25 07:03:29 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you just post a question earlier this week asking if you should put two beardies together and received a dozen answers saying not to do it? Now that you've ignored everyone, and done it, please separate them.
2007-05-25 17:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
god knows why
2007-05-25 06:58:05 · answer #8 · answered by itsdefinitelyme31 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋