What does it mean when a bearded dragon keeps closing one eye?
Just like humans constrict their eyes to get a better look at something, beardies close one eye to allow them to focus on an object. These pets usually do this when they want to catch their prey. You can also note the trait when feeding your beardie because it just wants to focus and better visualize the food.
How do you know when a bearded dragon is dehydrated?
The signs of dehydration in bearded dragons are:
- Wrinkled skin (pinch test)
- Saliva tackiness.
- Constipation.
- Urate changes.
- Flaky skin.
- Sunken eyes.
- Lethargy and decreased appetite.
Why does my bearded dragon keep its eyes closed?
This can be caused by wrong living conditions – lighting, heating, humidity, diet, caging and so on. Having eyes closed is often a sign of an illness that is either serious, or has been going on for a long time. If your dragon is listless, its bones and jaw seem soft, then it could be suffering from a Metabolic Bone Disease.
Is it safe to use a coiled bulb on a bearded dragon?
Some bulbs are also fake/cheap, and can damage your bearded dragon’s eyes if used for a long time. If you used the coiled bulb, especially in a smaller tank, then it could damage the eyes. Turn off the UVB lighting for 2-4 days to see if it helps your bearded dragon’s eyes.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is unhealthy?
Use a small cup to gently pour water over the bearded dragon’s head to wet the head and face. Avoid getting water in the eyes or nostrils. You can also use Repti Shedding Aid, or Zilla Bath Shed Ease, to help loosen the skin and promote healthy shedding.
Can You Wash bearded dragon’s eye with tap water?
Do not wash your bearded dragon’s eye with tap water if you think there is a small scratch. Tap water is not completely sterile and can easily cause an infection. Instead, keep using reptile drops – you can alternate between antibacterial reptile eye wash and simple saline eye wash until it gets better.
Why does a bearded dragon only open one eye?
Closing one eye in bearded dragons is not necessarily a response to external stimuli, but it a way in which the beardie tells you that something is not going well internally. The beardies are prone to many types of parasites, such as mites, coccidia, protozoans, etc.
Some bulbs are also fake/cheap, and can damage your bearded dragon’s eyes if used for a long time. If you used the coiled bulb, especially in a smaller tank, then it could damage the eyes. Turn off the UVB lighting for 2-4 days to see if it helps your bearded dragon’s eyes.
What’s the best way to help a bearded dragon shed?
When your bearded dragon starts shedding, it is always a good idea to help it shed around the eye. Soak cotton pads or a small cloth with warm water, and place on the eye for few minutes.
Do not wash your bearded dragon’s eye with tap water if you think there is a small scratch. Tap water is not completely sterile and can easily cause an infection. Instead, keep using reptile drops – you can alternate between antibacterial reptile eye wash and simple saline eye wash until it gets better.
