How does a bearded dragon think?
The general consensus is yes, bearded dragons do have feelings, although they are not on the same order as those shown by mammals like cats and dogs, or even some other reptiles. Bearded dragons have been known to show feelings of anger, fear, boredom, and restlessness.
What happens if a bearded dragon does not go to the bathroom?
If your dragon doesn’t go to the bathroom as usual or it has diarrhea or another change in its feces, then it may be sick. If your bearded dragon has not gone to the bathroom for several days yet still continues to eat, it can become a major health problem.
Is it possible for a bearded dragon to get sick?
Bearded Dragons do occasionally get sick – like any animal. I’ll go over some of the illnesses / diseases that can afflict Bearded Dragons, but if you’re in any doubt about the health of your bearded dragon you should contact a qualified Herpetologist as soon as possible.
Why are the bones of bearded dragons so weak?
Due to a lack of Calcium, which can often result from a lack of UVB (explained further below), dragons can become so weak that their very bones deteriorate, leaving them fragile, weak, and headed for death. BUT MBD doesn’t have to be mean an untimely death!
Can you tell if a bearded dragon is getting ready to brumate?
If you can discern that your temperatures are spot-on, then it could simply be that your bearded dragon’s lethargy could actually be a sign that he or she is getting ready to brumate. Fortunately, if you believe your bearded dragon is getting ready to brumate, there are things you can do to make brumation successful for them.
Bearded Dragons do occasionally get sick – like any animal. I’ll go over some of the illnesses / diseases that can afflict Bearded Dragons, but if you’re in any doubt about the health of your bearded dragon you should contact a qualified Herpetologist as soon as possible.
What to do if your bearded dragon is unresponsive?
If being cool made your bearded dragon become unresponsive, then heat can help bring it back to normal. If you wish to know for sure, a vet will be able to perform a Doppler ultrasound to check for any blood flow in the body. A vet will also check for a pulse and see if pupils react to light at all.
If you can discern that your temperatures are spot-on, then it could simply be that your bearded dragon’s lethargy could actually be a sign that he or she is getting ready to brumate. Fortunately, if you believe your bearded dragon is getting ready to brumate, there are things you can do to make brumation successful for them.
What happens if bearded dragon doesn’t get enough calcium?
If your Bearded Dragon isn’t getting enough calcium, or isn’t able to process the calcium it is getting, then its body will start degrading its own bones to get it. This leads to a very very sick bearded dragon as you can see from the image above.
Why does my bearded dragon seem mad?
Bearded Dragons can get angry and moody when they get too hot and can cool down to regulate their body temperature. While it’s important to provide them with hot temperatures in the tank so they can stay healthy, it’s also important to provide them with a cool side so they can cool down.
Can bearded dragons overeat and die?
Docile and relatively easy to care for, baby bearded dragons are one of the most popular pets acquired by herpers. However, feeding them must be done with professional guidance, precision and care, as overfeeding can result in illness, injury and even death.
