Why is my bearded dragon changing color?
Overall body color changes and beard color changes may occur slowly as your bearded dragon grows, but if a sudden or temporary color change is noted, it is due to stress, illness, or an emotion. Beardies will often darken or turn black if threatened or upset.
Is it normal for a bearded dragon’s head to turn white?
Your bearded dragon will shed in patches and not in a single layer. Your bearded dragon’s body is likely to turn white in stages – its head can turn white, then legs, tail and more. Don’t worry about it because bearded dragon shed in patches. Don’t interfere with shedding and let your dragon shed naturally.
Is it possible for a bearded dragon to die?
Even with this long life span, bearded dragons can get an illness or disease that can eventually lead to death. The best way to prevent your bearded dragon from becoming ill is to practice good sanitary habits and make routine veterinarian visits.
What should I do if my bearded dragon has yellow poop?
If the white part of the poop (the urate) has a yellow tint there could be a hydration issue. Mist your bearded dragon a couple times per day with clean, dechlorinated water. If using tap water treat the water with a water conditioner that removes chlorine, ammonia, heavy metals, and other chemicals.
What happens when you bathe a bearded dragon?
A dying bearded dragon will be shaking violently, getting bloated and becoming lethargic. This is why you must always make sure that water level in a water dish (if you have it) is below your dragon’s ankles. Baby dragons especially can fall in a dish and aspirate water or even drown. Same goes when you are bathing your dragon.
What does it mean when a bearded dragon is turning white?
If your bearded dragon is hot, it can turn whiter to absorb less heat. This can especially happen at night or when it gets very hot. If your bearded dragon is turning white or pale and not eating, this can be a bad sign.
Is there such thing as an unhealthy bearded dragon?
There are also times when an unhealthy bearded dragon may start showing signs or symptoms of a condition without you really knowing it. Unfortunately, an unhealthy bearded dragon can not tell us what is wrong. It is very important to pay attention to tell-tale signs that something might be amiss.
What kind of poop does a bearded dragon have?
Healthy bearded dragon poops should be vaguely sausage-shaped, dark in color, and more-or-less firm. They usually produce a small amount of white material at the same time too, but this is no cause for concern. The white matter is urates, uric acid, or urea, which are all essentially reptile urine.
Is it normal for bearded dragon to open its mouth?
It can be very common for the bearded dragon to open its mouth while on the basking perch for short periods of time. This is a way to cool off while directly under the basking bulb. This behavior is very similar to the way a dog pants to cool off and completely normal. If slack jaw is suspected seek a reptile veterinarian immediately.
