Expert: Joe Zarnick - 7/21/2010

Question
I have fallen in love with bearded dragons, I really want one and I know they are alot to handle, money wise and time wise. But I know I can handle it. I was just wondering about my other animals. I have two cats that are pretty curious, so will they stress beardie out? Also I have two dogs that stay out of where I would keep my beardie that like to bark at the door, it's pretty muffled but you can still hear them, will that scare beardie? Also last question, can I keep beardies Tank on the ground if I don't have a large enough surface?
Thank you so much! I don't want to get a beardie that will be uncomfotable in my home so I just have to make sure! :)

Answer
Hello, I also share your love for bearded dragons and I own four 1 of which is on the ground. I also have a dog but he doesn't bother him at all. The cats, dragons, and dogs will have to get use to each other. It may stress out the bearded dragon at first but then he should be fine after a while. Make sure he/she has a secure top incase the cat does try to get in.