How can you tell if your bearded dragon is healthy?
Signs That Your Bearded Dragon is Sick
- Do you have a bearded dragon?
- Healthy lizards should breathe quietly and smoothly.
- Discharge from the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth can also be indications of sickness.
- Rapid weight changes are often a red flag in our animal companions.
- Your pet’s eyes should be clear and bright.
How old does a bearded dragon have to be?
Some bearded dragons will still be rather healthy and active until 6 years old, and become seniors at 7-8 years old. If your bearded dragon is older than 7-8 years old, it might be starting to get especially lethargic and slow. And this is normal.
What to do with an old bearded dragon?
Even older bearded dragons can enjoy their last years by leading a quiet and mostly inactive life. However, you might consider euthanizing your bearded dragon if it’s struggling a lot. If your bearded dragon has lost a lot of weight, cannot eat and doesn’t want to take food anymore at all, is terminally ill, then you might consider euthanasia.
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.
Is it OK to euthanize an old bearded dragon?
You shouldn’t consider euthanizing your bearded dragon unless it’s suffering a lot. Even older bearded dragons can enjoy their last years by leading a quiet and mostly inactive life. However, you might consider euthanizing your bearded dragon if it’s struggling a lot.
How old does a bearded dragon usually live?
Bearded dragons in captivity have a typical lifespan of between 8 and 12 years if they are given proper care. If you are trying to figure out how old your bearded dragon is, you might wonder: How can I tell the age of my bearded dragon? There are two ways to get an estimate of the age of your 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 should you feed a healthy bearded dragon?
Healthy bearded dragons should usually pounce on a high-value food item, whenever it is offered. They may not lose their mind over a cricket or piece of collard green, but if you toss a superworm or big roach in your pet’s habitat, the lizard should usually take advantage of the treat. There are obviously plenty of caveats here.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is acting lethargic?
A mercury vapor bulb can be used to supply both radiant heat and UV radiation. If temperatures are in the correct range for the age of your bearded dragon, and it’s not the right time of year for brumation to occur, and your bearded dragon is still acting lethargic you may need to seek the advice of a reptile veterinarian. Additional Reading…
