Why does my beardie look dull?
You may be wondering what’s happening if you see your Bearded Dragon one day looking a dull grayish/white. Don’t worry, it’s the bearded dragon shedding process taking place. It’s also known as ‘molting’ and all reptiles go through it. We might be cranky too if our skin was sloughing off.
Is it hard to look after a bearded dragon?
These charismatic lizards from Down Under are friendly and relatively easy to care for. They grow up to two feet in length and can live up to 15 years. If they are fed and housed properly, they can provide many years of companionship.
What should I do with my bearded dragon?
Add a rock or two for them to get out of the water for a minute. Make one side lower so they can get out if they want. Never leave your beardie unattended in the bath, but let them play and explore as much as they want. If your beardie enjoys bath time, make it fun for them.
Why does a bearded dragon go a long time without eating?
Any sort of environmental change shouldn’t keep them from eating for more than a few days. A healthy, adult bearded dragon can go a long time without eating. The next thing to look out for is shedding. When a beardie sheds, they often won’t eat for a while. The dry and itchy skin flaking off isn’t great for the appetite after all.
How can you tell if your bearded dragon has impaction?
This means if you notice a bump on your dragon’s back between the vertebrae, or a bulging or tender belly, your beardie may be suffering from impaction. Other signs of impaction include weight loss and a generally unhealthy appearance. This is why it’s important to know your bearded dragon well so you can identify odd behavior.
Why do bearded dragons look up from their hide?
In the wild, almost every natural predator from dingos to birds of prey attack bearded dragons from above. This is one of the reasons you will regularly see your beardie looking up. They are trying to make sure they don’t get eaten! Crawling inside of a hide is a means of protection for bearded dragons.
Add a rock or two for them to get out of the water for a minute. Make one side lower so they can get out if they want. Never leave your beardie unattended in the bath, but let them play and explore as much as they want. If your beardie enjoys bath time, make it fun for them.
Any sort of environmental change shouldn’t keep them from eating for more than a few days. A healthy, adult bearded dragon can go a long time without eating. The next thing to look out for is shedding. When a beardie sheds, they often won’t eat for a while. The dry and itchy skin flaking off isn’t great for the appetite after all.
This means if you notice a bump on your dragon’s back between the vertebrae, or a bulging or tender belly, your beardie may be suffering from impaction. Other signs of impaction include weight loss and a generally unhealthy appearance. This is why it’s important to know your bearded dragon well so you can identify odd behavior.
Is it normal for bearded dragons to change color?
Now, before diving much deeper into color changes it is important to first note that bearded dragons can change color as they age. So, if your beardie seems to darken or brighten up as they get older, don’t worry too much, especially if this change takes place over the course of months.
If you are interested in getting a reptile as a pet, bearded dragons are hard to beat. These charismatic lizards from Down Under are friendly and relatively easy to care for. They grow up to two feet in length and can live up to 15 years.
