Why can I see my bearded dragons ribs?
Hang on before we assume the beardie is underweight, it IS perfectly normal to be able to pick up a beardie and feel the ribs, as it is with most animals, it does not mean he is underweight. Especially as you cannot see the ribs, if you could, then there would definitely be cause for concern, particularly in a beardie.
Why is my bearded dragon head bobbing in his sleep?
If your bearded dragon is head bobbing in his or her sleep, chances are there is nothing to worry about. If there are no other signs of distress or concern, you can pretty much chalk it up just to them falling in and out of sleep a little.
What does it mean when a bearded dragon rubs its side?
You’ll usually notice your bearded dragon rubbing objects or the side of their tank during periods of shedding. This behavior helps loosen shedding skin and usually isn’t harmful. If your bearded dragon is having trouble loosening their skin, you can help by bathing them or misting them with water.
What does it mean when a bearded dragon lays on your chest?
If your Beardie is fine laying on your chest, that means they’re happy and they like you. Once they get comfortable with their new owner, laying with or on their person is a big sign of being happy and content.
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.
If your Beardie is fine laying on your chest, that means they’re happy and they like you. Once they get comfortable with their new owner, laying with or on their person is a big sign of being happy and content.
You’ll usually notice your bearded dragon rubbing objects or the side of their tank during periods of shedding. This behavior helps loosen shedding skin and usually isn’t harmful. If your bearded dragon is having trouble loosening their skin, you can help by bathing them or misting them with water.
Why does a bearded dragon make a hissing noise?
Hissing is the only noise a bearded dragon can make. It is an aggressive behavior and is a sure sign a bearded dragon feels threatened. Now that you know the meaning behind the most common bearded dragon behaviors you should have no problem communicating with your bearded dragon and the best way to help them in times of need.
Why does a bearded dragon head bob at a female?
Head bobbing is generally used as a sign of dominance between two dragons. Males will head bob at females to show their dominance during breeding.
