Why is my bearded dragon keeping his eyes closed?
Why do bearded dragons close their eyes? Your bearded dragon can close its eyes to shut off, and this is a protective mechanism. If your bearded dragon is closing its eyes when basking, then it could be too close to the light. UVB light could also be too strong, that it makes your bearded dragon close its eyes.
Do bearded dragons go blind with age?
Age related and not treatable in beardies. Shouldn’t affect life though. They adapt very well. Teary eyes will need treatment only if discharges pus.
Can bearded dragons get cataracts?
If the cloudiness is behind the iris (the colored portion of the eye), behind the pupil, then chances are that your dragon could be suffering from cataracts. Cataracts are seen with some frequency in herps, and may occur as juvenile cataracts or senile cataracts in older lizards.
How old does a bearded dragon have to be?
Some bearded dragons will still be rather healthy and active until 6 years old, and become seniors at 7-8 years old. If your bearded dragon is older than 7-8 years old, it might be starting to get especially lethargic and slow. And this is normal.
Why does my bearded dragon keep its eyes closed?
This can be caused by wrong living conditions – lighting, heating, humidity, diet, caging and so on. Having eyes closed is often a sign of an illness that is either serious, or has been going on for a long time. If your dragon is listless, its bones and jaw seem soft, then it could be suffering from a Metabolic Bone Disease.
What to do with an old bearded dragon?
Even older bearded dragons can enjoy their last years by leading a quiet and mostly inactive life. However, you might consider euthanizing your bearded dragon if it’s struggling a lot. If your bearded dragon has lost a lot of weight, cannot eat and doesn’t want to take food anymore at all, is terminally ill, then you might consider euthanasia.
Is it safe to use a coiled bulb on a bearded dragon?
Some bulbs are also fake/cheap, and can damage your bearded dragon’s eyes if used for a long time. If you used the coiled bulb, especially in a smaller tank, then it could damage the eyes. Turn off the UVB lighting for 2-4 days to see if it helps your bearded dragon’s eyes.
Some bearded dragons will still be rather healthy and active until 6 years old, and become seniors at 7-8 years old. If your bearded dragon is older than 7-8 years old, it might be starting to get especially lethargic and slow. And this is normal.
Why do bearded dragons not open their eyes?
Bearded dragons are hardy lizards, but from time to time, problems may arise. In this post, we will talk about bearded dragon eye problems, inability to open one or both eyes, eye infections and discharge, why bearded dragons close their eyes and more.
Even older bearded dragons can enjoy their last years by leading a quiet and mostly inactive life. However, you might consider euthanizing your bearded dragon if it’s struggling a lot. If your bearded dragon has lost a lot of weight, cannot eat and doesn’t want to take food anymore at all, is terminally ill, then you might consider euthanasia.
Some bulbs are also fake/cheap, and can damage your bearded dragon’s eyes if used for a long time. If you used the coiled bulb, especially in a smaller tank, then it could damage the eyes. Turn off the UVB lighting for 2-4 days to see if it helps your bearded dragon’s eyes.
Bearded dragons close their eyes when being held because they want to show that they don´t like being held. When being pet, your bearded dragon can run away whenever it wants. If you can hold your bearded dragon and it does not close its eyes, everything is okay.
What can you wash bearded dragons with?
When bathing the bearded dragon never use any soaps or detergents. The bearded dragon will most likely take a few drinks of the water and you don’t want it drinking any suds. Just using fresh tap water that has been dechlorinated will suffice. At this point, you can gently splash water on your bearded dragon.
