Why is my bearded dragon dull?
Adult bearded dragons don’t shed too often – up to few times a year. Allow your bearded dragon to shed naturally, by misting it once a day and having the humidity of the tank at 30-40%. Right before your bearded dragon starts shedding, its skin will turn slightly dull, and the top skin layer will look white and pale.
How old does a bearded dragon have to be?
As a breeder or buyer, you may want the average age and size of a bearded dragon ( Pogona vitticeps) starting from a hatchling, those three weeks, four weeks, one month, two months, three months, four months, nine months, and so on. There is no way of doing so with certainty,
When does a bearded dragon start to brumate?
Brumating bearded dragons mostly sleep, don’t move around much, and don’t eat. Also, bearded dragons start to brumate after reaching 12-18 months old. Brumating bearded dragon will still react to you picking it up and when taking a bath.
Why did my baby bearded dragon die quickly?
If you have got a baby bearded dragon and it died very quickly, it could possibly be a parasitic infection. This is why getting a slightly older bearded dragon at least will give you a better chance of its survival. Even if this sounds harsh, weak and sick baby bearded dragons mostly don’t make it, even with intensive care.
How big of a tank does a baby bearded dragon need?
Baby bearded dragon over a month old already require 30 gallons tanks – so it’s better to get a bigger one straight away. In this tank, you must create a temperature gradient – a hot and a cool side. However, in smaller tanks, especially for baby dragons, you can’t create a gradient due to lack of space.
When do bearded dragons start to lose weight?
Please note that your bearded dragon might start brumation. Bearded dragons start brumating during colder months of the year, and can go without eating for up to few months without losing any weight! Brumating bearded dragons mostly sleep, don’t move around much, and don’t eat. Also, bearded dragons start to brumate after reaching 12-18 months old.
Baby bearded dragon over a month old already require 30 gallons tanks – so it’s better to get a bigger one straight away. In this tank, you must create a temperature gradient – a hot and a cool side. However, in smaller tanks, especially for baby dragons, you can’t create a gradient due to lack of space.
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.
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.
