Why is my bearded dragon dragging himself?
A more serious sign of impaction issues could also be a loss of mobility in your beardie’s hind legs. If your pet is dragging his or her back legs as they move about, definitely take action to determine what is causing the issue. A bump along the back of your dragon could also indicate issues with impaction as well.
Why does my baby bearded dragon barely move?
Another possible reason why your bearded dragon is not moving its front or back legs is because of impaction. Many bearded dragons get relaxed in a warm bath, and poop. If your dragon can pass whatever was stuck, you might prevent impaction. But if nothing is working, take your dragon to the vet.
How do I know if my baby bearded dragon has mites?
A bearded dragon with mites will exhibit some odd behaviors and health symptoms.
- Dull skin.
- Crusty scales.
- Hemorrhages.
- Depression.
- Loss of appetite.
- Lethargy.
- Rubbing against cage furniture; itching.
- Soaking in water more than usual.
Why is my bearded dragon not very active?
Bearded dragons normally are very active reptiles. Laziness or lethargy in bearded dragon is always a sign for sickness or faulty housing conditions. Temperatures that are too low can cause lethargy in bearded dragons while overfeeding and feeding the wrong food can cause laziness in bearded dragons.
Can bearded dragons die from mites?
Though they are not the parasite’s preferred host, bearded dragons can suffer from snake mite infestations. Mites will normally appear like small red to black dots on your lizard. Mites don’t present an acute risk, but they can cause health problems if not eradicated.
How do you fix impaction on a bearded dragon?
Impaction Treatment Options
- Check The Temperature Of The Basking Area.
- Give Your Beardie A Warm Bath.
- Give Them A Massage.
- Try Some New Food.
- Take Your Bearded Dragon To The Vet.
