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Can bearded dragons live with any other animals?
As mentioned earlier, bearded dragons are calm, docile, and friendly creatures. Most love to cuddle and spend time with their owners. And as one of the most easygoing reptiles, they are likely to get along with many other kinds of pets—as long as the other animals are well-behaved.
Can a bearded dragon hurt a cat?
Kittens, aggressive cats, or cats with a strong hunting instinct may be dangerous. Bearded dragons are tolerant but may still get stressed to the point of illness if they’re antagonized at all hours. Likewise, they are mildly venomous in a way that’s threatening to kittens.
Are bearded dragons friendly with dogs?
Owners should also avoid introducing dogs under two years to a Bearded Dragon as their immune system is not fully developed. Therefore, they should not be allowed to interact with bearded dragons, even with a health check first.
Do bearded dragons eat live animals?
Bearded dragons are agile and in the wild hunt live prey. They crush crickets and mealworms with their powerful jaws and eat every day. When kept in captivity adults should be fed once a day but they require different foods at different life stages.
Do Beardies like companions?
In the wild, bearded dragons are solitary creatures so they don’t necessarily need another bearded dragon friend. In fact, interaction with their owners may be enough. There are some pets that do like extra attention, whether it be from their human or another bearded dragon.
Can cats be friends with bearded dragons?
Both bearded dragons and cats are usually friendly. For one, the bearded dragon is known to be one of the friendliest reptiles. The bearded dragon’s favorite cuddle spot is on your neck and chest, and the feline’s favorite cuddle spot is, well, wherever they please! Lastly, they’re both tolerant.
Is cat saliva toxic to bearded dragons?
The saliva isn’t neurotoxic, but the bacterial load is so high it can cause infection and sepsis very quickly.
What animals do bearded dragons get along with?
Certain lizards (bearded dragons, anoles, geckos) and chelonians (turtles and tortoises) can live successfully together when set up properly in same-species tanks. Snakes, however, are best housed singly and generally should not be combined in one tank, even if they are of the same species.