Is gaping bad for bearded dragons?
A: The good news is that this is a normal behavior for bearded dragons. This behavior, called gaping, shows that the lizard is at its optimal temperature for basking. This gaping will allow a bearded dragon to dissipate extra body heat.
What’s the best way to trim bearded dragon’s nails?
Trimming your bearded dragon’s nails is easy. Hold them steady and keep their arm/foot still. Use a standard pair of toenail clippers and nip off the sharp ends. Don’t try to cut too much, just remove some of the tip and you are done. When we first got our little Bacardi, we were very nervous about trimming her nails.
How to take care of a bearded dragon?
Metabolic bone disease, respiratory infections and abnormal shedding ( i.e. dysecdysis) are all common, but potentially fatal, health issues for beardies of any age. Proper care is vital to ensure your lizard lives a long and happy life. Use the care sheet below as a quick guide to make sure their cage is setup correctly and their diet is proper:
What happens to a bearded dragon’s tail when it falls off?
Unlike the leopard gecko which is notorious for dropping his tail and beginning the regrowth process in a matter of days, the bearded dragon’s tail is gone forever the moment it or a part of it falls off. Bearded Dragon Tail Shedding or Tail Rot?
What makes a bearded dragon’s claw so sharp?
Bearded Dragons have sharp sturdy claws made from a protein substance called beta keratin. Beta keratin is a durable, relatively inflexible protein that gives rigidity to the claw. Within the claw there is a nerve and a blood supply this area is referred to as the “Quick” of the claw or nail.
Trimming your bearded dragon’s nails is easy. Hold them steady and keep their arm/foot still. Use a standard pair of toenail clippers and nip off the sharp ends. Don’t try to cut too much, just remove some of the tip and you are done. When we first got our little Bacardi, we were very nervous about trimming her nails.
Why does my bearded dragon have a cut on its tail?
This could be a bite from another lizard or even just a bad cut. Its tail could also be pinched, crushed otherwise injured. After an injury occurs, it usually isn’t long before an internal infection sets in.
How do you take care of a bearded dragon?
How Do I Take Care of My Bearded Dragon? Daily Feeding and Cleaning Routine. Because Bearded Dragons are cold-blooded, they can’t properly digest their food unless they’re warm enough inside (100F). So don’t feed your Dragon right after turning on the morning lights! Give your reptile a little time to heat up.
Where to take a bearded dragon during a power outage?
If a power outage happens in summer and it is hot outside (80 F, 26 Celsius and above in the shade), you can take your bearded dragon outside to warm up and get natural sunlight. Or, place it near a window so it can get natural unfiltered sunlight and stay warm. During a power outage, you won’t be able to have the lights on for your bearded dragon.
