Can you keep baby bearded dragons with adults?
Welcome! Bearded dragons are solitary animals and should not be housed together under any circumstance. If you put the baby in with the adult there is a strong possibility that he will bite/hurt her, he may even eat her.
Can I hold my bearded dragon all the time?
You can hold a bearded dragon for as long as it will tolerate being held. Start with 15 minutes once a day and as it gets used to being handled, you can hold it longer. Some dragons enjoy being held several times a day for several hours. When the beardie becomes restless, it is time to put him back.
What’s the difference between baby and Adult bearded dragons?
Neena is an owner of two bearded dragons and a self-described reptile enthusiast. While there’s a lot to be said about a baby vs adult bearded dragon’s diet; I’m going to be focusing on the adult bearded dragons for this article. One important difference is: Adults require 80% veggies and 20% protein while the opposite applies to babies.
When does a bearded dragon go into hiding?
Bearded dragons are very sensitive to changes, and can feel even slight changes. This will cause them to start brumating. Brumation often lasts for few weeks to few months, and can start in mid-late autumn. During brumation, your bearded dragon won’t be fully asleep, but will be mostly laying down, hiding and sleeping.
What kind of body language does a bearded dragon have?
Similar to people, bearded dragons will have specific body language that indicates their mood, health, and feeling. This page will go over some of the most common bearded dragon behaviors so you can better understand what your bearded dragon is feeling. Table of Contents Reasons for Certain Behavior Full List of Bearded Dragon Behavior
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.
Neena is an owner of two bearded dragons and a self-described reptile enthusiast. While there’s a lot to be said about a baby vs adult bearded dragon’s diet; I’m going to be focusing on the adult bearded dragons for this article. One important difference is: Adults require 80% veggies and 20% protein while the opposite applies to babies.
Bearded dragons are very sensitive to changes, and can feel even slight changes. This will cause them to start brumating. Brumation often lasts for few weeks to few months, and can start in mid-late autumn. During brumation, your bearded dragon won’t be fully asleep, but will be mostly laying down, hiding and sleeping.
How often should I let my bearded dragon poop?
Again, this will depend on the diet of the bearded dragon and the other factors discussed above. However, if your adult bearded dragon (AKA older than 18 months) is not stressed and has adequate UVA and UVB levels in their tank, then you can expect them to poop 1-7 times a week.
What are the signs of an unhealthy bearded dragon?
Soft or runny stool could be a sign that your bearded dragon has a possible internal parasite or an inadequate diet. Feeding a bearded dragon lettuce can cause a runny stool and cause malnutrition. A yellow tinged urate (the end of the poop that is usually white) can be a sign of dehydration.
