What does it mean when my bearded dragon is gasping for air?
If you notice these symptoms with heavy breathing, it’s likely your bearded dragon has a respiratory infection. You need to take your reptile to the vet as soon as possible. Once you’ve taken it to the vet, your vet can accurately diagnose and treat the infection. If you have any questions, be sure to ask your vet.
Is it OK for bearded dragons to watch TV?
Your Bearded Dragon Likes to Watch TV – and Other Friendly Facts about Beardies. Bearded Dragons, or “Beardies” as some like to call them, aren’t lazy pets. It’s just that they are known to enjoy cuddling up with their owners while they watch TV.
Why do bearded dragons look dead when sleeping?
So why do my bearded dragons look dead when they sleep? In short, bearded dragons slow their metabolism and breathing during deep sleep, which accounts for half of a bearded dragon’s sleep cycle. This causes them to breathe less while they sleep, looking dead in the process.
Where is the basking lamp on a bearded dragon tank?
Achieving a proper temperature gradient is important in any Bearded Dragon enclosure – this is why we place the basking and the cool zone lamp on opposite sides of the tank. If the zone directly under the basking lamp is too hot, your bearded dragon can gradually move towards to cool zone until it finds the perfect temperature.
How can you tell if a bearded dragon is stressed?
You can tell if a bearded dragon is stressed: its “beard” (the area directly under its chin) will turn black. If you see this behavior, put the dragon back in its cage and give it time to settle down. If the dragon stands in an aggressive pose with its mouth open or lunges to bite you, you can be sure it’s stressed.
What should the temperature be in a bearded dragon tank?
While the basking zone usually sits around 100-110°F, the cool zone should hover around 80-90°F. Achieving a proper temperature gradient is important in any Bearded Dragon enclosure – this is why we place the basking and the cool zone lamp on opposite sides of the tank.
Why do you need a light for a bearded dragon?
Move your light up and down to increase/decrease the basking surface temperature. As you can see from our illustration, a proper bearded dragon setup should have some sort of “cool side”. Giving your bearded dragon a place to escape the heat of the basking lamp helps them cool off and regulate body temperature.
What should I do if my bearded dragon is acting lethargic?
A mercury vapor bulb can be used to supply both radiant heat and UV radiation. If temperatures are in the correct range for the age of your bearded dragon, and it’s not the right time of year for brumation to occur, and your bearded dragon is still acting lethargic you may need to seek the advice of a reptile veterinarian. Additional Reading…
Is it normal for bearded dragon to open its mouth?
It can be very common for the bearded dragon to open its mouth while on the basking perch for short periods of time. This is a way to cool off while directly under the basking bulb. This behavior is very similar to the way a dog pants to cool off and completely normal. If slack jaw is suspected seek a reptile veterinarian immediately.
Is there such thing as an unhealthy bearded dragon?
There are also times when an unhealthy bearded dragon may start showing signs or symptoms of a condition without you really knowing it. Unfortunately, an unhealthy bearded dragon can not tell us what is wrong. It is very important to pay attention to tell-tale signs that something might be amiss.
What happens if you pick a bearded dragon up by the tail?
Your bearded dragon’s tail is unlikely to break off if you do so, but it will put undue stress on his tail and entire spinal column. In a worst-case scenario, this could cause your pet to become paralyzed or suffer other serious injuries. So, avoid picking your bearded dragon up by the tail]
Why is my bearded dragon breathing weird?
1. What makes my beardie gaspe? It is normal for the lizard to have a heavy breath for some reasons such as eating, temperature regulation, shedding, having a bath, or being stressed. But it is also one of the remarkable signs to point out that your pet is having problems with respiratory disease.
Why is my beardie puffed up?
Bearded Dragons often puff up when they feel threatened or intimidated. Puffing up their beard helps to make them appear larger and more aggressive to discourage would-be predators. Males are also known to puff up their beard to attract the opposite sex.
What is coming out of my bearded dragon’s nose?
1. Bubbles are coming out of your Bearded Dragon’s nose or mouth. Healthy bearded dragons have relatively dry and clean nostrils. Lizards who blow bubbles or have fluids leaking from their nose are often suffering from an upper respiratory illness – essentially, the reptilian equivalent of a cold.
