two babies

[beardiemama47]

hello, proud new mama of two baby beardies! Question: the two of them are currently living in the same tank, i haven't noticed any problems thus far, in fact they seem to like each other a good deal.  Does anyone know if they at some point need to be separated or if it depends on their gender?

[zebrajanie]

I would separate them at the earliest opportunity.  Dragons are by nature, solitary creatures who only come together, to breed.

Hope this helps out !

[Hercules19]

its true! and that way if you separate they, you can give each of them equal food and attention! its a win win really!

[beardiemama47]

Thanks guys! I've actually been taking them out of the cage and feeding them separately so they don't have to compete, but I can already tell one is becoming more dominant, we are acquiring a second tank so they will each have their own space.  I have noticed them licking each other a bit. Any clue as to what that means?

[Hercules19]

licking is like...smelling, but also its testing the temperature, when i take my dragon out and put her in the sun, she licks and walks until she finds a cooler spot... i think its adorable, she doesnt do it often because shes so used to her surroundings