How can I tell if my bearded dragon is stressed?

If your bearded dragon is experiencing stress, you may notice any of the following symptoms:
  • Diarrhea.
  • Not going to the bathroom.
  • Not basking.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Not eating at all.
  • Lethargy.
  • Sluggishness.
  • Frenzied activity.
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What does a bearded dragon look like when its stressed?

Stress Marks

Dark markings, oval shapes, or dark lines similar to tiger stripes on a bearded dragon's belly is a sure indication of stress. Sometimes they can be on the dragon's chin and limbs as well. These stress marks are common to newly acquired beardies that are still adjusting to their new surroundings.
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How can I help my stressed bearded dragon?

How to Calm a Stressed Bearded Dragon and Make Him Happy Again
  1. Reduce handling to a minimum.
  2. Minimize Sensory Overload.
  3. Get Them Used to Your Scent.
  4. Give Them a Warm Bath.
  5. Offer Food Daily.
  6. NO Roommates.
  7. Use a Pleasant Tone.
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How do you know if your bearded dragon is unhappy?

They display many signs of their mood, such as head bobbing, arm-waving, bowing, tail swinging, and yawning. These are all signs of a content and happy beardie. Hissing, rapid head bobbing and a gaping mouth are signs of an angry, generally unhappy beardie.
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What makes a bearded dragon stressed?

New decorations or rearrangement of the vivarium can cause stress. Feeling threatened by its own reflection in the glass can cause stress. Feeling bored or hungry can be stressful to a bearded dragon. Suboptimal substrate, lighting, or temperature can be stressful to a bearded dragon.
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Is Your Bearded Dragon Stressed Out? 8 Signs You Should Be Aware Of



Do bearded dragons poop when stressed?

Environmental factors and stress levels normally result in a bearded dragon pooping less. Aggression and biting are common signs of stress. Stress can result from a wide range of factors such as tank relocation, loud noises and habitat changes.
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What does a depressed bearded dragon look like?

In Bearded dragons lethargy is characterized by a lack of energy and inability to move. When they are happy, beardies like to move about inside the enclosure and often run around when you let them out. Beardies that are suffering from depression may stay in one spot extensively without showing any enthusiasm.
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What colors do bearded dragons hate?

Despite bearded dragon's biological instincts, many bearded dragon owners have different experiences of their pet's preference to colors. Some love certain bright colors such as red but get very stressed out over others like yellow or orange.
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How often should you take your bearded dragon out of its cage?

Adult Beardies

Adult bearded dragons, or those that are seven (7) months old or more, can be let out of their cage for up to two (2) hours on a regular basis. Do note, though, that this timeframe is the maximum, not the minimum.
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Do bearded dragons change color when stressed?

Overall body color changes and beard color changes may occur slowly as your bearded dragon grows, but if a sudden or temporary color change is noted, it could be due to stress, illness, or an emotion. Beardies will often darken or turn black if threatened or upset.
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Where do bearded dragons like to be stroked?

They usually like being held or having their head, cheeks, or chin scratched. Some may pull away or turn their beard black, but they may change their mind if you set them down and try again later. We love spending time with our beardie.
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Can bearded dragons get overwhelmed?

Housing a baby bearded dragon in a very large terrarium can cause it to feel overwhelmed and insecure. Use a divider within the terrarium to close off some space to help relieve this issue if it arises.
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How can I tell what my bearded dragon is feeling?

Tail up — Your beardie is feeling alert! This is typically displayed while hunting down bugs or adventuring. And it's terribly cute. Head bobbing — This is a territorial display, as well as a sign of dominance.
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How many hours of dark does a bearded dragon need?

During the summer months you should provide your bearded dragon with a minimum of 14 – 16 hours of daytime light and UV exposure and 8 – 10 hours of nighttime exposure. During the winter months the light cycle should be decreased to 10 – 12 hours of daytime light and UV exposure and 12 – 14 hours of nighttime exposure.
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Are mirrors good for bearded dragons?

They are just trying to figure out who the new intruder is. As mentioned earlier, Bearded dragons think their reflection is another beardie. And since they are both territorial and solitary creatures, mirrors can trigger certain behaviors in beardies.
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Why is my bearded dragon turning black?

Thermoregulation

The most common reason a beardie turns black is thermoregulation. Bearded dragons are cold-blooded, meaning they can't regulate their own body temperature and depend on external heat to warm them up. Darker colored scales help reptiles absorb heat faster.
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When should I be concerned about my bearded dragon?

Uncharacteristic behavior is also a sign of trouble. Sick beardies may seem weak or grumpy, and they may hide and/or stop basking. Shaking, dizziness, head tilting, and loss of balance are also red flags.
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Why is my bearded dragon lazy?

A bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic if the temperatures are not adequate enough. Low temperatures can cause a loss of appetite and activity levels can drop. Make sure to use high quality thermometers at each end of the terrarium (one in the basking area and one in the cooler area) so you can monitor temperatures.
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What is the white stuff in bearded dragon poop?

The white color is the urate or their pee – waste product from your beardie's kidneys. Bearded dragons don't pee, so urates come out with their BM.
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How often should bearded dragons eat?

How Often Should They Eat? Young bearded dragons will eat more often than adults. They need all of that extra energy while they grow. A bearded dragon that's less than 18 months old might eat 2-5 times a day, whereas an adult bearded dragon only eats 1 time a day.
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Why is there red in my bearded dragons poop?

Blood in bearded dragon poop can be a sign of impaction or infection by internal parasites such as tapeworms. Take the bearded dragon to the vet for observation and treatment if the issue persists for several days. At times, the red color in their poop is a food color from red foods.
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