Pygmy Bearded Dragon Enclosures

[Craigsnakes]

I want to get my first Bearded dragon and was wondering weather a Pygmy Beardy would fit as a full grown adult in a 3 foot enclosure? Also is there much of a difference between a Pygmy and a normal beardy? Or is it just the difference in size? Appreciate any help!

 

[Grogshla]

Hey buddy. I have my female beardy in a 3 foot tank. It is a great size tank for these animals. Pygmy have the same temperament as normal beardies but onlny grow to 25cm long head to tail. They also have a slightly different markings but essentially yes they are very similar.

 

[Craigsnakes]

Thanks for the reply! So your female is fully grown and has no trouble in a 3 footer? I am trying to decide which way to go, I think it will depend on the size enclosure I can get.. been searching around like a mad man. 3 foot enclosures seem to be a bit more popular tho so its likely I will go for a nice little pygmy.

 

[Grogshla]

yeah mate 3 footer is perfect. The minimum size for a "normal" bearded dragon is a 3 footer. So putting a pygmy in this sized enclosure is awesome for her.

 

[Craigsnakes]

Ok sweet thanks for all the help I am going to go pick it all up tomorrow! Pretty excited!

 

[Grogshla]

awesome!. If you need anything else just ask mate! How exciting

 

[SnAkEz1]

i had 2 pygmys in a 4ft tank, and there was way to much room. 3ft is perfect

 

[sookie]

Beardies rock,big or small,male or female,they simply just rock!!!!they may be little to look at,but they think they are huge and scary.

 

[lizardloco]

I started a thread an hour ago saying if it's alright to put a beardie into a 3 foot, and they said I shouldn't. But is your one alright?:?

 

[ravan]

Thanks for the reply! So your female is fully grown and has no trouble in a 3 footer? I am trying to decide which way to go, I think it will depend on the size enclosure I can get.. been searching around like a mad man. 3 foot enclosures seem to be a bit more popular tho so its likely I will go for a nice little pygmy.

If you're anywhere near mt gravatt, try pet city... I got a 3 foot tank for our blue tongue for $40... then just bought a $25 mesh enclosure top and I had myself a new enclosure

I started a thread an hour ago saying if it's alright to put a beardie into a 3 foot, and they said I shouldn't. But is your one alright?:?

he's talking about pygmy beardies... they only grow to about 20ish centimeters, so a 3 foot tank is fine...

However, normal beardies grow to about 40-50ish centimeters, so they need more room and a larger cage...