Category: Behavior
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Why Does My Bearded Dragon Sleep In The Corner?
As an experienced herpetologist, I’m here to unlock the secrets of your pet lizard’s behavior and provide insight into this age-old enigma. There could be several reasons why a bearded dragon sleeps in the corner of its enclosure. It could be due to brumation, parasites or some other illness, stress, lack of hiding spots, inappropriate…
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Do Bearded Dragons Cry?: The Truth About Their Tears
Do bearded dragons cry? It’s a question many people have asked me, as an expert in reptile behavior. And it’s one I’m always glad to answer! Reptiles don’t usually show emotion in the same way that mammals do – so what could make us think they’d be capable of crying? To answer that question fully…
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Why Bearded Dragon Beards Turn Black?
The most common reason that bearded dragons’ beards turn black is when they feel threatened or scared. Their skin may also turn black and stay black due to insufficient UVB exposure. A recent study suggests that males turn black during the breeding season in order to improve their thermoregulation Do Bearded Dragons Normally Change Color?…
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Why Do Bearded Dragons Lay In Their Water Bowl?
It’s a familiar sight for most bearded dragon owners; their beloved pet plopped into its water bowl, soaking wet and content. Bearded dragons may lay in their water bowl for several reasons. Here’s a table summarizing the main reasons: Reason Explanation Hydration Bearded dragons may lay in their water bowl to drink water and rehydrate.…
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Do Bearded Dragons Make Noise?
The noise that bearded dragons make is closely associated with breathing problems and respiratory infections. If they do make other noises, this can be due to their claws rubbing against the glass when they dig or parts of their body hitting the glass when they are glass surfing. It is important to pay attention to…
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Bearded Dragon Brumation: Everything You Need To Know
Brumation is essentially when a beardie enters into their version of hibernation during the winter months. During Brumation, a bearded dragon’s digestion system essentially shuts down, its heart rate drops significantly, and they appear to be in a deep sleep. Brumation serves as a survival tactic that ensures the bearded dragon can survive the temperature…
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Bearded Dragon Brumation Or Dead – How To Differentiate?
Are you worried about determining whether your pet lizard is dead or just going through brumation? Fear not for there are ways to figure out what’s really happening with them. Your bearded dragon may sleep more, decrease its appetite, go to sleep earlier, hide in the shade, or poo less when it is in brumation.…
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Bearded Dragon Brumation In Summer
Brumation is something usually associated with wintertime because it’s when most lizards tend to go into hibernation. But in some cases, bearded dragon brumation may occur in the summer months, although it is less common than during the winter. Bearded dragons may enter brumation in summer if the tank is too cold, the daylight hours…
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Bearded Dragon Eye Bulging: Is It Normal or Cause for Concern?
Eye bulging in reptiles isn’t always a sign of illness – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to it either way. After all, your scaly pal depends on you to keep them healthy and happy! With the right knowledge under your belt, you’ll have no trouble spotting any signs of distress before they…
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Why Do Bearded Dragons Wave?
Reasons Why Bearded Dragons Wave Bearded dragons are known for their unique behaviors, and waving is one of them. It’s important to understand why they wave to better communicate with your pet and ensure their well-being. Here are some reasons why bearded dragons wave: Communication with other bearded dragons or humans Bearded dragons use waving…