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i got a bearded dragon

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Question
can bearded dragons and iguanas get along

Answer
 They can not share an enclosure because their needs are so different.  Iguanas are tropical arboreal herbivores, they get a good calcium rich salad, need humidity, day temperatures of 96F and a tall enclosure the size of a double closet at least.  A bearded dragon is a semi-arid/woodland fence omnivore, 8 foot square of floorspace, temps between 100-105F, and eat the same salad but need insects.
 I do have beardies and I have an iguana. And I have friends who have both too.  As far as sharing freeroam time, they can sort of get along as adults, although if both are male, it is a sort of David and Goliath relationship.