How long do juvenile Bearded Dragons live?
How long do bearded dragons live? Owning a bearded dragon, or ‘beardy’, is a big commitment as they have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years, or even longer.
Why does my bearded dragon have constipation?
In bearded dragons, there can be several reasons for constipation (such as dehydration or a basking spot that’s too cool) which can result in digestive difficulties.
How to take care of a juvenile bearded dragon?
See more on juvenile bearded dragon diet and feeding. Juveniles may begin to be territorial, bob their head, wave their arm, display their beard, among other typical beardie behaviors. Unless it is a behavioral problem, don’t bother them. Proper care is vital for optimum health.
How big is a baby Beardie in a week?
A newborn beardie is about 4 inches long when measured from snout to tail. As long as you ensure they are getting a nutritious diet, they will grow 1 inch in a week. When your beardie’s length becomes longer than 9 inches, then it can finally be considered a juvenile.
How to treat impaction or constipation in bearded dragons?
Enemas (consult your veterinarian) Surgery (consult your veterinarian) Of course, the best way to stop this condition from occurring in bearded dragons is simple prevention. Understanding what causes impaction or constipation in bearded dragons is the first step in preventing it from occurring or reoccurring.
Why does my Beardie keep getting constipated?
It stays stuck inside your beardie growing with time and causing increasing discomfort and progressively worse symptoms. Constipation is when your beardie is not defecating because they are having trouble digesting the contents of their gut. Maybe they ate too much. Maybe their basking spot isn’t hot enough and they are having trouble digesting.
How often does a baby bearded dragon poop?
How often a bearded dragon poops will depend on age, what and how much it eats and if it’s suffering from any disorders. Generally, a healthy bearded dragon will poop every 1-4 days, or at least 7 days, and most will poop more often in a bath. Baby bearded dragons will poop more than adults, and babies can even poop 2-4 times a day.
How to tell if your Beardie has an impaction?
There are two types of signs that your beardie may have a problem. First are physical symptoms. Things you can see simply by looking at them. When our beardie got sluggish and hid, we were worried about a possible impaction. Second, are behavioral symptoms. The better you know your beardie, the easier these are to recognize.
