What should you do if your bearded dragon goes into brumation?

What should you do if your bearded dragon goes into brumation?

But chances are, your dragon is perfectly fine. It can be disconcerting if your bearded dragon goes into brumation and then disappears for months on end. If you start to worry, just peek in on your dragon from time to time or even every day to make sure he is still breathing.

When do Bearded Dragons wake up from hibernation?

They don’t need to eat or drink, and they don’t wake up until hibernation is over. During brumation, reptiles won’t eat or defecate, but they will often wake up briefly to drink water. Of all domesticated reptiles, bearded dragons are the most likely to brumate, so there’s a decent chance your pet will go through this process.

How are bearded dragons adapted to live in the desert?

Bearded dragons are ectotherms, meaning they cannot regulate their own body heat. They rely on their environment to keep them warm or cool. Desert winters are too cold for them to be out and about, so they burrow in the ground or in a tree and settle into a dormant state.

Can a baby dragon go into brumation without food?

Brumation requires a dragon to go for months without food. This lack of nutrition can be very harmful to a baby’s growing body. In many cases, if your baby dragon starts going into brumation, it is best to prevent it. Talk to your vet about the best ways to do that.

What does it mean when a bearded dragon is lazy?

A bearded dragon acting lethargic could be a serious sign of a possible health issue. If your bearded dragon is just being lazy, don’t be too concerned, but keep a close eye on their behavior for the next few days.

How can I tell if my bearded dragon is sick?

If your bearded dragon is stressed, it can seem sick as well. In fact, prolonged stress will cause sickness as it suppresses the immune system. To find out if your bearded dragon is stressed, you need to look at many different factors. If you have just brought your bearded dragon home and it’s not eating or basking for few days, it’s fine.

What happens when the temperature of a bearded dragon goes down?

Low temperatures can cause a loss of appetite and activity levels can drop. Make sure to use high quality thermometers at each end of the terrarium (one in the basking area and one in the cooler area) so you can monitor temperatures. For more information on proper temperatures depending on the age of the bearded dragon please read our Care Sheet.

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…

What are the signs of an unhealthy bearded dragon?

Soft or runny stool could be a sign that your bearded dragon has a possible internal parasite or an inadequate diet. Feeding a bearded dragon lettuce can cause a runny stool and cause malnutrition. A yellow tinged urate (the end of the poop that is usually white) can be a sign of dehydration.

Why do bearded dragons get stressed when they move?

Relocation stress occurs for handful of reasons, such as undergoing a change in their environment, experiencing new sights, sounds and smells, in addition to feeling overwhelmed by a potential barrage of new people congregating in front of the tank.

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.

Why does my bearded dragon Breathe Heavy after eating?

For beardies, heat plays a much larger role in how they digest. As such, after they eat the beardies tend to bask, and part of this may be breathing heavy. If your pet breaths heavy right after eating, give it some time while basking to digest its food.

But chances are, your dragon is perfectly fine. It can be disconcerting if your bearded dragon goes into brumation and then disappears for months on end. If you start to worry, just peek in on your dragon from time to time or even every day to make sure he is still breathing.

What happens when a bearded dragon has impaction?

When a bearded dragon is suffering from impaction it means the digestive tract is being blocked by a hard mass. This is an extremely serious issue that can be potentially fatal (even in an ordinarily healthy beardie). The reason it’s so serious is that this blockage can cause your bearded dragon to not be able to fully move its bowels.

What happens if a bearded dragon is left untreated?

Hopefully, it is not impaction as this can be a very serious and life-threatening problem if left untreated. Bearded dragon impaction occurs when your bearded dragon is not able to “pass” something they’ve eaten. Providing feeders that are too large or contain hard shells Having inadequate tank temps.