Why is my bearded dragon so swollen?
Bearded dragons rely on the sun’s UV rays to provide them with the minerals and vitamins they need to remain healthy. It’s often noticed that dragons will bloat their bellies in order to increase the surface area covered when basking, ensuring to soak up as much of the sun’s rays as possible.
Why does my bearded dragon look inflated?
You see, bearded dragons often puff up when they’re stressed. Much like a cat fluffs up its tail and arches its back in the familiar “Halloween” pose, a bearded dragon puffs up (or seemingly inflates) to appear larger and threatening in order to fend off predators.
Why are the eyes of my bearded dragon swollen?
Many medical issues could result in swollen eyes in bearded dragons, including high blood pressure, bacterial and fungal infections, and tumors as well. Anytime you suspect that your beardie has a problem, make sure to take a trip to a reptile veterinarian to hear his opinion.
How can you tell if a bearded dragon is healthy?
Whether an adult, juvenile, or a baby bearded dragon, some symptoms will help you distinguish between a healthy and a sick one. Some of the signs that they are healthy include: Alert, active and energetic – When alert and active, they will curiously look and move around, including climbing on branches and so on with vigor.
What to do if your bearded dragon has a swollen tail?
If your bearded dragon has a swollen limb or tail seek a qualified veterinarian immediately. The veterinarian can perform x-rays and other tests to determine exactly what’s causing the swelling and prescribe treatment. If you suspect possible Metabolic Bone Disease, seek a qualified veterinarian.
Can a bearded dragon pop out its eyes?
Without beating around the bush, let me give you a direct answer, which is no. Bearded dragons will never pop out their eyes completely. They can only bulge the eyes out and not pop them out. I hope this is clear to you after reading the article above. The beardies bulge the eyes out primarily to help in shedding.
If your bearded dragon has a swollen limb or tail seek a qualified veterinarian immediately. The veterinarian can perform x-rays and other tests to determine exactly what’s causing the swelling and prescribe treatment. If you suspect possible Metabolic Bone Disease, seek a qualified veterinarian.
Why is TOKIO the bearded dragon’s beard swollen?
Tokio’s beard has been swollen for a few days now. His eating habits have changed too; which I know can happen regardless, but this change seems out of the ordinary. He LOVED phoenix worms to death..now he wants nothing to do with them.
Why does my bearded dragon have yellow spots?
If they appear to have rotting skin that reveals inflamed and swollen wounds, it could be due to Yellow Fungus, which is an aggressive fungal infection that affects both the superficial and deep tissues.
What to look for in a baby bearded dragon?
When searching for a baby or juvenile bearded dragon from the pet store, you would need to look for certain factors. There is no well-established rule to define a highly sought after specimen. Each individual might have their own preferences and standards. Some might want a cuddly companion while others might be looking for an alpha reptile.
