how long does it take for bearded dragons to mate
1 Have your veterinarian check your bearded dragonsâ ages, lengths, and weights. 2  For optimal breeding, the male should be at least 18 months old and the female should be at least 24 months old. 3  They should both be at least 18 inches in length from snout to tail. To do this, hold your bearded dragon on his back in your hand and gently bend his tail toward his back at a 90-degree angle; be careful not to damage the vertebrae in his tail when you bend it. 2  Two hemipenile bulges on either side of the tail indicate a male; one centered bulge or no bulge at all indicates a female.