Why do lizards bleed?
When a horned lizard feels threatened by a predator, its final defense response is to shoot blood from these flooded sinuses and out its eye sockets. As a result, the predator is often frightened and flees. The lizard also uses this mechanism to remove foreign particles from the surface of its eyes.
Do Bearded dragons need to go to the vet?
Bearded dragons do not require vaccinations. Like other pets, bearded dragons should be examined by a reptile-savvy veterinarian annually and have their feces tested for parasites.
Can a female bearded dragon lay eggs without a male?
For someone who is new to reptiles and has no intention of breading them, egg-laying can be the last thing on your mind when purchasing a bearded dragon. However, if she is a female, you may be in for a surprise. Can a female bearded dragon lay eggs without a male?
What are the health issues of bearded dragons?
Impaction is a big issue and many bearded dragons die from ingesting the substrate or other objects. Bearded dragons are curious, and you must monitor their activities. Also, bearded dragons are very likely to swallow the substrate that blocks the intestines.
How to care for a pregnant bearded dragon?
To care for your pregnant bearded dragon (usually referred to as gravid): Review calcium supplementation and D 3 and ensure heating and lighting are working well Decide whether you will be hatching all the eggs, hatching a select few or none at all Now that your bearded dragon is pregnant, calcium reserves may be depleted quickly.
What happens when you bathe a bearded dragon?
A dying bearded dragon will be shaking violently, getting bloated and becoming lethargic. This is why you must always make sure that water level in a water dish (if you have it) is below your dragon’s ankles. Baby dragons especially can fall in a dish and aspirate water or even drown. Same goes when you are bathing your dragon.
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]
When does a bearded dragon mate and lay eggs?
Once the female is sexually mature she is vitellogenic, can become gravid (with or without mating) and can lay eggs. Female bearded dragons are vitellogenic and gravid (fertile and pregnant) from spring to early summer (Amey et al, 2000), this is when mating and egg laying occurs.
What kind of disease does a bearded dragon have?
Stomatitis is painful and can cause tooth loss, bleeding gums and even death is severe stages. Mouth rot in bearded dragons occurs due to poor hygiene in the terrarium and poor diet (leading to weak immunity) or lack of lighting.
To care for your pregnant bearded dragon (usually referred to as gravid): Review calcium supplementation and D 3 and ensure heating and lighting are working well Decide whether you will be hatching all the eggs, hatching a select few or none at all Now that your bearded dragon is pregnant, calcium reserves may be depleted quickly.
