Having a bearded dragon as a pet is both an exciting and rewarding experience. As you get to know your new companion, it’s important for you to be able to recognize the signs that they are happy and comfortable in their environment – especially with you. Scientists are not sure if bearded dragons are capable …
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Did you know that bearded dragons have a ‘parietal’ or ‘third’ eye? The parietal eye (sometimes wrongly called ‘pineal eye’), has a few important functions. The third eye does not have a purpose related to vision as we know it. Instead, the third eye helps bearded dragons by sensing environmental conditions such as temperature and …
Why is your bearded dragon shaking its head? Is this normal behavior or a sign to go to the vet? We often see bearded dragons bobbing their head, but is this the same as shaking their heads? What should you do when your bearded dragon shakes its head violently? Bearded dragons shake their heads due …
Has your bearded dragon suddenly started shaking? If so, you are probably worried and wondering what is going on. The most common cause of shaking in bearded dragons is calcium deficiency, or metabolic bone disease. Less common reasons include too little or too much of certain vitamins as well as parasites and disease. In short, …
One of the most common health problems that bearded dragons are prone to have is watery eyes. This can be caused by certain underlying conditions that may affect their vision and overall quality of life if not addressed properly. The most common causes of watery eyes in bearded dragons are eye infections, parasites, irritation and …
So, you want to -or need to- get away for a few days or weeks, but, as a responsible bearded dragon’s owner, you are worried about leaving your pet alone or with another person whom they are not used to, and on top of all that you are also wondering about how to feed your …
Bearded dragons are known for their cute head bobs. But is the head bobbing of bearded dragons normal? Do bearded dragons bob their heads when they feel uncomfortable? These head bobs can be subtle so you really have to pay close attention to the body language of your beardie to understand it. Bearded dragons bob …
As a bearded dragon owner, it’s normal to feel concerned about your bearded dragon’s health. This is especially true if you notice something out of the ordinary, like your bearded dragon’s beard turning black. That said, is this truly something that you need to be worried about? A bearded dragon’s black beard can be caused …
Maybe summer is coming, or maybe you are a worried new bearded dragon owner, but in either case, you are concerned about how to keep your pet at an optimal temperature, and you are wondering if bearded dragons can overheat. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded reptiles that rely on external sources of heat to regulate their …
Since their eyes are proportionally small, it’s usually easy to tell when a Bearded Dragon’s eyes are swollen. Once you’ve spotted it, the difficult part could be knowing how to solve it and getting your Beardie back looking their best (how fast can you say that one?) Reasons for swollen eyes in a Bearded Dragon …