Why is my bearded dragon wiggling?
Wiggling sometimes can signify illness in bearded dragons, which is why annual checkups with the veterinarian are imperative. Twitching can indicate a wide array of ailments in bearded dragons, including both metabolic bone disease and the infection atadenovirus.
What’s the best thing to do with a bearded dragon?
Bearded Dragons can easily get bored in their tank all day every day and playing fetch is a wonderful way to relieve the boredom and keep them stimulated. I’ve spoken to quite a few Bearded Dragon owners and a lot of them like to simply roll a ball towards their Dragon and wait for them to roll it back.
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.
When to take a baby bearded dragon to the vet?
Juvenile and baby bearded dragons need to eat more often (see the chart in the section above). Technically, they can go weeks without eating, but this is only in the direst of circumstances. I recommend with babies (0-3 months) taking your beardy to the vet after 3 days of not eating and juveniles (3-12 months) after 1 week of not eating.
Why does a bearded dragon not eat or drink?
In brumation, a reptile responds to lower temperatures which often come in rainy seasons or winter by slowing down and storing energy. They don’t strictly sleep, but they do go through a similar period where they don’t eat or drink for a longer length of time.
What do you need to know about a bearded dragon?
As a responsible pet owner, it’s up to you to become familiar with what not only each of these behaviors mean, but what triggers them as well. Understanding your beardie’s body language and behavior will give you a serious look at their health, mental state, and much more.
Why is my bearded dragon scratching at the glass?
If you have noticed your bearded dragon head bobbing lately, I highly recommend you check it out! Much like your dog scratching desperately at the glass after being put outside, your bearded dragon too may scratch at the glass, displaying what is commonly referred to as “glass surfing”.
Can a bearded dragon be pregnant if there are no males?
This means, that even if your female bearded dragon hasn’t been around any males, she could still be “gravid” AKA pregnant and lay a clutch of infertile eggs. In the weeks leading up to your female laying her eggs, regardless of whether they’re fertile or infertile, she will likely display some specific behaviors.
Can a bearded dragon be a cat or a dog?
When compared to that of the family cat or dog, bearded dragon behavior unfortunately isn’t always so easy to pick up on or understand. You see, when it comes to deciphering the meaning behind your cat or dog’s behavior, the explanations are obvious and feel almost culturally ingrained within our brains.
Twitching can indicate a wide array of ailments in bearded dragons, including both metabolic bone disease and the infection atadenovirus. Twitching also frequently denotes seizures, which can be related to anything from injury to liver disease.
Is it normal for bearded dragons to twitch?
Caused by low levels of Calcium and Vitamin D3, it’s by far the most common cause of illness in ‘beardies’. Symptoms can be hard to spot, but can include muscle twitching, swollen legs and fragile bones, which can eventually lead to permanent deformities in the limbs, jaw, spine or tail.
