Why is my bearded dragon shaky?
A shaking bearded dragon usually suffers from a calcium deficiency, lack of vitamin B or sometimes even from vitamin poisoning. Bearded Dragons that suffer from metabolic bone disease also shake and have coordination problems.
What do I do if my bearded dragon is shaking?
A bearded dragon that is shaking or moving in abnormal, jerky motions is exhibiting another sign of calcium or vitamin D deficiency. Not getting enough of these nutrients can lead to metabolic bone disease.
What does it mean when a bearded dragon is lethargic?
Lethargic can mean that the bearded dragon doesn’t move much at all, stays in one location for days and days, and acts very weak and unresponsive. A bearded dragon acting lethargic could be a serious sign of a possible health issue.
Is it normal for a bearded dragon to be lazy?
One of the most common occurrences many owners face is when their bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic. This can be a normal behavior during certain times of the year, or can be a sign of a serious health condition for many bearded dragons. We will go over some things to look for when a bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic.
Why is my bearded dragon scratching at glass / glass surfing?
Some bearded dragons also run around the tank, which looks that it wants to escape badly. The behavior of scratching at glass is often stress related. This is also called glass dancing. You can similarly see your bearded dragon scratching at walls.
What’s the difference between a Lazy Dragon and a lethargic Dragon?
Typically, there’s a big difference between a bearded dragon that acts lazy and one that is lethargic. Lazy is generally defined as a bearded dragon that simply lays around for a day or two then is peppy and roaring to go later.
Lethargic can mean that the bearded dragon doesn’t move much at all, stays in one location for days and days, and acts very weak and unresponsive. A bearded dragon acting lethargic could be a serious sign of a possible health issue.
Why does my bearded dragon keep shaking its head?
If your bearded dragon is bobbing its head in a certain rhythm, you are lucky. This is not a disease or lack of minerals, it is a sign of dominance. However, that is whole different topic. Read about head bobbing here. As you now know, a shaking bearded dragon is a sick bearded dragon.
One of the most common occurrences many owners face is when their bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic. This can be a normal behavior during certain times of the year, or can be a sign of a serious health condition for many bearded dragons. We will go over some things to look for when a bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic.
Typically, there’s a big difference between a bearded dragon that acts lazy and one that is lethargic. Lazy is generally defined as a bearded dragon that simply lays around for a day or two then is peppy and roaring to go later.
