What causes a bearded dragon to turn black?
Temperature change is the most common reason for a beardie to turn black. Since these reptiles thrive on high heat, darker shades help absorb heat faster than other colors. Having a black color on their backs reduces the time they take to reach their body temperature.
Why is my bearded dragon’s beard turning black?
Some bearded dragons might turn their beard black to get attention. This might happen if your bearded dragon is bored and wants to come out to explore. If your bearded dragon is eating, pooping and basking fine, this might be a reason. Try to spend more time with your dragon outside the tank.
What makes a bearded dragon lose its appetite?
Environmental Change. Bearded dragons are also sensitive to seemingly “small” changes like changes in their food pattern, lighting, temperature or any number of things. If your dragon has suddenly lost their appetite think back to any recent changes you have made, this could be at the heart of it.
When do stress marks on bearded dragons go away?
Stress marks can fade away after few days to a week. If your bearded dragon has stress marks all the time and they won’t go away, this might be normal, too. This could be normal only in baby and juvenile bearded dragons, and these stress marks should start fading away with age.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is not eating?
Mouth rot appears as a whitish or yellowish gray around the oral cavity. In the advanced stages, the dragons head may appear swollen, teeth may come loose along with bleeding and increased saliva production. Best to get your herp vet to take care of this, they will treat the mouth with a Betadine and Nolvasan solution and remove the plaque areas.
So, what does it mean when a bearded dragon turns black? When a bearded dragon turns black in its beard, it’s a sign of stress of exerting dominance. If the bearded dragon is turning black in its belly and skin, it may be a sign of normal temperature regulation, abnormal stress, or improper UVB lighting.
