bearded dragons

[annawoo86]

Hi
i'm intrested in getting two bearded dragons but what size vivarium would i need to get?
any help will be much appreciated!
Thanx

 

[RowingMunkeyCU]

Hi
i'm intrested in getting two bearded dragons but what size vivarium would i need to get?
any help will be much appreciated!
Thanx

bearded dragons are primarily solitary creatures (they don't like to be with other dragons). to get 2, you'd really need to have two viv's, or one really large viv (think tegu size, or around 8'x4'x4'). putting two dragons together can lead to aggression, toe and tail nips, malnourishment, etc.

the minimum size for a fully grown bearded dragon is approximately 4'x2'x2' (122cm x 61cm x 61cm) or 120 gallons, although they could be a bit less tall to around 18" (46cm). aquariums are alright to keep them in, but you'd be better off building your own if you have a little woodworking talent.

one thing that is IMPERATIVE to have is a good source of UVB lighting, mercury vapor bulbs are the best, but they are a bit on the expensive side, you can also go with the fluorescent tubes (don't go with less than a 10.0 though)

personally, i have mine (just one) in a 6'x2'x2' that i built. in reality, mine is a bit bigger than it needs to be because i believe my beardie has adeno and is rather small for his age.

 

[davo]

Admittadly, i haven't kept beardies, but I don't agree with them having to be kept apart. People keep them in large groups, pairs and trios with no problems. I have even heard of people keeping akies with them with great success (whatever floats your boat). A lot of people don't seperate beardies between breeding them either. I've never witnessed any beardie agression then, so maybe its individuals/mood thing.

 

[TheBloodyIrish]

The only reason why people keep Beardies apart is because they have a tendency to bite each others' toes off, and sometimes killing them by snapping the victim's neck.

However every Bearded Dragon is different... some are more tolerant than others.. Either way they still need an enclosure of 4'-6' by 2'-3' by 2'-3' at the minimum each.

 

[wild caught]

my girl friend has two of theese guys, and ther not aggressive towards eachother at all. youll need a BIG vivarium tho. do you know what size/age youll be getting them at?

 

[cichla1004]

Having lost a female to mate aggression I wouldn't recommend keeping them in groups or pairs long term. They were in a 8' x2' x 3' high viv. when young they do good in pairs or groups but eventually the big males can get aggressive. Just not a risk I personally would take again, it's horrible coming home to dead and beaten pet.

 

[sodastereo8]

bearded dragons are primarily solitary creatures (they don't like to be with other dragons). to get 2, you'd really need to have two viv's, or one really large viv (think tegu size, or around 8'x4'x4'). putting two dragons together can lead to aggression, toe and tail nips, malnourishment, etc.

the minimum size for a fully grown bearded dragon is approximately 4'x2'x2' (122cm x 61cm x 61cm) or 120 gallons, although they could be a bit less tall to around 18" (46cm). aquariums are alright to keep them in, but you'd be better off building your own if you have a little woodworking talent.

one thing that is IMPERATIVE to have is a good source of UVB lighting, mercury vapor bulbs are the best, but they are a bit on the expensive side, you can also go with the fluorescent tubes (don't go with less than a 10.0 though)

personally, i have mine (just one) in a 6'x2'x2' that i built. in reality, mine is a bit bigger than it needs to be because i believe my beardie has adeno and is rather small for his age.

I agree, florescent bulbs do the trick as well. Otherwise they wouldn't sell them. If you want to save some money, I agree and get one of these bulbs. If you need opinions as to what brand. I personally have Zilla Desert 50 bulbs for my beardie. I really like these bulbs. But yes, remember that a bearded dragons ability to process calcium is very important. UV lights help.

 

[ExoticEctotherms]

I agree, florescent bulbs do the trick as well. Otherwise they wouldn't sell them. If you want to save some money, I agree and get one of these bulbs. If you need opinions as to what brand. I personally have Zilla Desert 50 bulbs for my beardie. I really like these bulbs. But yes, remember that a bearded dragons ability to process calcium is very important. UV lights help.

I agree, but the only thing with flourescent bulbs is the beardies have to be closer to them than to a Mercury Vapor to get the maximum absorbtion of UVB. I use the Repti-Sun 10.0 flourescent but I make sure I have a basking ledge within 12 inches of the bulb so he can get all of the rays.

As far as keeping multiple beardies together...I have heard from several breeders that it is possible to keep 2 females together for life as long as the enclosure is big enough, but all of them insisted it was a huge no-no to keep 2 males or 1 male/1female together for life.

As far as minimum size for 1 beardie I think 75 gallon (48"Lx18"Dx20"H) is the bare minimum, but they appreciate more room such as a 4x2x2.

Good luck.

 

[sodastereo8]

I agree, but the only thing with flourescent bulbs is the beardies have to be closer to them than to a Mercury Vapor to get the maximum absorbtion of UVB. I use the Repti-Sun 10.0 flourescent but I make sure I have a basking ledge within 12 inches of the bulb so he can get all of the rays.

As far as keeping multiple beardies together...I have heard from several breeders that it is possible to keep 2 females together for life as long as the enclosure is big enough, but all of them insisted it was a huge no-no to keep 2 males or 1 male/1female together for life.

As far as minimum size for 1 beardie I think 75 gallon (48"Lx18"Dx20"H) is the bare minimum, but they appreciate more room such as a 4x2x2.

Good luck.

I have heard the same. No more than 1. Seperate all others. They are naturally solitary creatures.

 

[varanio]

I have heard the same. No more than 1. Seperate all others. They are naturally solitary creatures.

So are varanids, but as crazy and wacky as this may sound. I keep all my dragons in groups and varanids...