Introducing new Bearded Dragon

[mclar55]

Hi, Just wondering what the procedure is with introducing a new bearded dragon in with another one. I have a 1 and a half year old female bearded dragon and would like to get her a friend. Was looking at another female but its only half her size. Would that be ok or should i be looking for one more her size. Also what the chances of them fighting or becoming territorial.

 

[Wally]

The only way to be 100% sure of no conflict between dragons is to keep them individually.

 

[Em1986]

Firstly i would suggest you get one the same size and age if possible, always quarantine your new additions for a minimum of a month (from what i have read) in it's own enclosure in a different room, when introducing them i would have them in different tubs and change the original enclosure around completely as in move decorations, change substrate (if you use substrate), make sure you get either 2 females or one male and one female (make sure the one you have is deffinately female) as 2 males will fight even to the death. Keep a really good eye on them and have a separate enclosure ready in case they don't get along so you can act quickly to prevent serious injury.

I agree with Wally, the only way to prevent fighting 100% is to have separate enclosures.

 

[LizardLady]

Hi, Just wondering what the procedure is with introducing a new bearded dragon in with another one. I have a 1 and a half year old female bearded dragon and would like to get her a friend. Was looking at another female but its only half her size. Would that be ok or should i be looking for one more her size. Also what the chances of them fighting or becoming territorial.

Well, firstly, dragons are solitary animals and don't "need" a friend, as you put it! Secondly, as Wally has said, house the dragons individually - this will minimise stress to both dragons, ensuring a long and happy life... When you do get a friend for the other one, assuming you want to breed them, do some more research, as there are LOADS of people breeding these guys, and some struggle to rehome so many young dragons! Anyway, when you do, let them have "conjugal visits" on the floor in your room - when they're done, they both go back in their own enclosures.

Hope this helps!

Best,
Carolyn