Why is my bearded dragon hiding?
If lighting is too bright in the tank, your bearded dragon will be hiding from it. In general, bearded dragons need bright light to be stimulated to eat and stay active. However, when lights get too bright, your bearded dragon will become stressed and will hide. During the day, make sure to use bright white light.
What happens when a bearded dragon is not eating?
When a bearded dragon isn’t eating, brumation is something you should definitely consider. Brumation is a hibernation-like state that lizards will go into during the cold months of the year. When a bearded dragon goes into brumation, a lot of their core body functions will slow down.
What should I do if my bearded dragon hides all the time?
Also, make sure to include hides in the tank so that your bearded dragon can hide whenever it wants to. If your bearded dragon is acting extra scared, then you can cover the sides of the tank with cloths. Start removing cloths gradually, one by one, after a week. Baby bearded dragons are also very likely to hide a lot.
What to do when dragons refuse to eat?
During this time their activity will be minimal as well as their eating and some dragons will refuse food altogether which is fine. Make food and water available to them so if they want to eat they can but do not force feed them just let them move naturally through their brumation period.
How long does it take a bearded dragon to get up?
In some cases, it can take your bearded dragon about 30-60 minutes to get up and start doing anything. Bearded dragons prefer routines, so you can establish one for morning time.
Is it normal for a bearded dragon to stop eating?
One of the telltale signs that shedding is approaching is a sudden loss of appetite with no apparent changes in the Bearded Dragon’s health. Some beardies may stop eating completely. This can be alarming for many pet owners—understandably so. Still, this change in appetite is entirely normal.
How can I tell if my bearded dragon is shedding?
One of the telltale signs that shedding is approaching is a sudden loss of appetite with no apparent changes in the bearded dragon’s health. Some beardies may stop eating completely. This can be alarming for many pet owners—understandably so. Still, this change in appetite is entirely normal.
Why does a bearded dragon get lazy and lethargic?
A bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic if the temperatures are not adequate enough. 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.
What happens when a bearded dragon goes into hibernation?
Brumation generally occurs in older juveniles and adults and is basically the act of hibernation for bearded dragons. If brumation is beginning, your bearded dragon can sleep for days or even weeks at a time and its appetite may drastically slow down or even stop.
