{"id":1552,"date":"2023-08-25T17:17:22","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T11:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jeffreyyounggren.com\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2023-08-25T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T11:17:26","slug":"do-bearded-dragons-cry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jeffreyyounggren.com\/do-bearded-dragons-cry\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Bearded Dragons Cry?: The Truth About Their Tears"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To answer that question fully requires getting to know the biology behind how animals express their feelings – something we’ll explore further in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\nQuestion<\/th> Answer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Do Bearded Dragons Cry?<\/td> Yes, bearded dragons can cry, but they do so to clean and protect their eyes, not because they are sad or unhappy.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Do Bearded Dragons Produce Tears?<\/td> Yes, but not as a response to emotions or feelings like humans do<\/td><\/tr> What are the tear-like substances in Bearded Dragons?<\/td> A mixture of moisture, salt, and waste products<\/td><\/tr> Why do Bearded Dragons produce tear-like substances?<\/td> To lubricate and clean their eyes<\/td><\/tr> Do Bearded Dragons have emotions like humans?<\/td> No, they have instinctual responses to their environment<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> How do Bearded Dragons communicate?<\/td> Through body language, color changes, and displays<\/td><\/tr> Can Bearded Dragons show affection to humans?<\/td> No, but they can learn to tolerate or trust their owners with time and positive reinforcement<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Do Bearded Dragons Have Feelings?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n