How can you tell the age of a bearded dragon?
If your bearded dragon is already sexually mature then you can safely say they are between 8-12 months old or even much older but you can’t gauge more information from this method than that, unfortunately. You can check for sexual maturity by taking a look under your beardies tail and checking for bulges just above the vent.
How can you tell if a bearded dragon has a parasitic infection?
Signs a bearded dragon has a parasitic infection include: Chalky white poop usually means that a bearded dragon is dehydrated. String-like saliva, in addition to chalky white poop, is a symptom of mild dehydration.
How often should an adult bearded dragon poop?
Adult bearded dragons should poop at least once per week. However, some individuals can poop up to seven times a week. Diet, age, hydration, environment, illness and stress can all influence a beardie’s poop schedule. A Bearded dragon that eats lots of calcium-rich foods ( e.g. silkworms) will usually poop more often.
Why does my bearded dragon have red poop?
Red Bearded Dragon Poop can be a result of something your dragon has recently eaten. Their stool could be red if they were given raspberries or beets. Do not mistake this for blood. Traces of blood in their poop can be a sign of a serious issue ( e.g. internal bleeding or parasites ).
If your bearded dragon is already sexually mature then you can safely say they are between 8-12 months old or even much older but you can’t gauge more information from this method than that, unfortunately. You can check for sexual maturity by taking a look under your beardies tail and checking for bulges just above the vent.
How often does a bearded dragon shed after growth?
After 12 months your Bearded Dragon will shed even less frequently. At around 18 months when growth in terms of bone and muscle is done, a Beardie will only shed a couple of times a year. Think of this as more of a change of clothes than anything else. Beardie’s skin surface can get damaged, dirty, scraped and battered, due to their environment.
How old do bearded dragons live in captivity?
Bearded dragons can live up to 10-15 years in captivity. With very good care, bearded dragons often live at least 7-10 years. Bearded dragons over 6 years old enter the old stage of their lives.
Why did my baby bearded dragon die quickly?
If you have got a baby bearded dragon and it died very quickly, it could possibly be a parasitic infection. This is why getting a slightly older bearded dragon at least will give you a better chance of its survival. Even if this sounds harsh, weak and sick baby bearded dragons mostly don’t make it, even with intensive care.
How big should a 10 month old bearded dragon be?
Growth chart. 10-18 month old bearded dragon weight (maturity) – minimum 250-300 grams, average 300-450+ grams, a big dragon – 700-850 grams. Above 900 grams = overweight, under 250 grams = underweight. 24 month old bearded dragon weight – 250-800 grams (preferably minimum 300-400 grams)
When do bearded dragons start to lose weight?
Please note that your bearded dragon might start brumation. Bearded dragons start brumating during colder months of the year, and can go without eating for up to few months without losing any weight! Brumating bearded dragons mostly sleep, don’t move around much, and don’t eat. Also, bearded dragons start to brumate after reaching 12-18 months old.
Bearded dragons can live up to 10-15 years in captivity. With very good care, bearded dragons often live at least 7-10 years. Bearded dragons over 6 years old enter the old stage of their lives.
Is it normal for bearded dragons to change color?
Now, before diving much deeper into color changes it is important to first note that bearded dragons can change color as they age. So, if your beardie seems to darken or brighten up as they get older, don’t worry too much, especially if this change takes place over the course of months.
