06/09/2026
Cohabitation with reptiles is always a subject matter we like to discuss a lot. Many keepers; especially newer keepers, feel that their reptile needs a “friend”. This however is not the case with what’s best for the reptile. There are some communal species that do well together; but majority are solitary.
Many people that are not aware or know how to read reptiles’ body language, misread the signs their reptiles are showing. For example; two bearded dragons in one enclosure: they see them often “cuddling” next to each other or one on top of the other. This is not cute; this is one sign of dominance. Understanding reptiles’ body language is highly important. They are fighting over resources in the enclosure which includes basking sites, (uv/heat) food, hides, and other territory within the enclosure. Keep in mind also cohabbing two males will definitely create an even bigger issue. A female and a male can obviously result in potential breeding. Even two females can cause potential issues.
Bear in mind that one adult bearded dragon requires the bare minimum of a 4x2x2 size enclosure: if you’re still planning on having more then one in the same enclosure, you’ll need to at least double that for a second adult. However we still advise against it for the majority of reptile species.
