Ackie/Beardie?

Spike · 05-04-05, 01:58 AM

Could a ridge-tail (ackie) and beardie/s live together for a couple of months. The reason i ask is, i am getting a couple more beardies and i don't/can't put them in with the older beardies i have, and to save money i was looking to put them in with the ackie if it is ok. The temps are very much the same as to what a beardie needs 120degreesF under the basking spot

Lrptls · 05-04-05, 02:49 AM

i dont think they will get along. its really not good to mix species even if the temps are the same and even if its for a day let alone months. they can stress each other out and maybe fight. you really dont want to risk either. maybe you can somehow divide the tank or buy a cheap rubber maid containor.

Spike · 05-04-05, 05:02 AM

I've been told it was ok to mix my peninsulas and red-barreds together, but thats only because they are from the same region, same genus, and really only differ very little, but thats them.
I have seen AWD's and skinks being housed together in enclosures, but then again, that was A PET SHOP. I was just interested to know. Would it be alright to try even for a day and see how it goes, or even a couple of minutes. I held my other beardie (almost fully grown) in front of my ackie, and the beardie didn't mind too much but the ackie wasn't too happy. Maybe if the ackie is bigger than the other species he won't mind.

Im just interested

Also, what would be the minimum (length/age) to put them in with the other beardies which are 39cm and 43cm respectavely and 2 1/2 years old?

Cheers,
jayden