What colors do bearded dragons see?

In most cases, they see brighter colors more than heavy and darker colors. If you observe keenly, you will notice that they tend to be more attracted to lighter-colored objects. The only time that a bearded dragon can't see color is in darkness. When in the dark, the bearded dragon's vision is not so good.
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What does a bearded dragons vision look like?

They can also see further into the spectrum of color than humans; humans use three cones for seeing color while beardies use four, which increases the number of colors that make up their vision.
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Can bearded dragons see TV?

Sadly the answer is no, Bearded Dragons don't have the mental capacity to understand what a TV is. Sure they might detect movement on the screen and stare at it, but I assure you that they are not following along with the plot.
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What do bearded dragons think?

Bearded dragons feel emotional states and the physical feelings generated by those emotions. Bearded dragons are sentient beings capable of feeling pleasure and suffering, positive feelings, negative feelings and emotional pain as does any animal.
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Do bearded dragons like to be pet under the chin?

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.
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Types of Bearded Dragons - Colors



Do Beardies like belly rubs?

Bearded dragons like to be pet, although they're not very sociable animals. When petting them, pick them up by the belly, give them gentle rubs on the head, chin, and belly, and put them back into their cage. Petting your dragon should be done daily for about 10 minutes per session.
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Why do bearded dragons flatten?

Fear Response

When a beardie thinks he's in danger, he will instinctively flatten out his stomach and display it. This posture makes him appear larger and stronger than he actually is. Stomach flattening is done in order to avoid conflict rather than to invite it.
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Do bearded dragons recognize faces?

1. They Are Friendly. Beardies recognize and respond to their owners' voices and touch and are usually even-tempered.
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Do bearded dragons know their owners voice?

Yes, bearded dragons do love their owners. In fact, bearded dragons become attached to their owners similar to a dog or cat. Bearded dragons have been proven to be able to recognize their owners voice & scent and will likely be more comfortable will them over strangers.
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What is a bearded dragons favorite color?

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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Can bearded dragons smile?

Bearded dragons and other reptilian species open their mouths to aid in temperature regulation. Although it may be adorable, bearded dragons “smile” – or keep their mouths partially open – when they are basking. When they keep their mouths open, it shows their body temperature has risen to optimal levels.
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What sounds do bearded dragons like to hear?

Start with gadgets like TV, music, or noise machine to find the most comfortable noise level for your pet. Then, notice its behavior when listening to either jazz, pop, country, classic, or blues. The genre your dragon settles for says a lot about its personality.
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Can bearded dragon fart?

Bearded dragons, just like other animals can fart. But some reasons may cause bearded dragons to fart too much, or too little. Farting is natural and shouldn't be a cause for concern. There's no number that can best describe when a bearded dragon is under-farting over-winding.
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Are bearded dragons smart?

Anyone who owns a bearded dragon knows that they are fairly smart reptiles. But did you know that they are smarter than you may have previously thought?
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Do bearded dragons like to cuddle?

Bearded Dragons, or “Beardies” as some like to call them, aren't lazy pets. It's just that they are known to enjoy cuddling up with their owners while they watch TV.
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Do bearded dragons get lonely?

They don't need to form bonds because they are so well adapted for survival alone. So the answer to this question, in short, is “absolutely not.” Your bearded dragon isn't lonely, and totally loves being the center of your attention, and his heat lamp.
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Do bearded dragons like blankets?

Bearded dragons love using blankets, but they don't get much from wrapping in bedding alone. Reptiles are cold-blooded creatures, meaning they cannot generate heat. Covering your bearded dragon with a blanket for too long can actually make it colder rather than warmer.
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How do you tell if a bearded dragon likes you?

You can absolutely say your Bearded Dragon is happy and likes you when it shows no signs of aggression and only affection. Beardies like to project their emotions, and an upset dragon will be biting, bobbing their head, puffing out their beard, and hissing at you.
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Do bearded dragons have memories?

This study proved that lizards are capable of “spatial memory,” when they were set up in a maze and had to find their way to food. The lizards were able to memorize where their food would be without the cues of direction, helping support the existence of reptilian spatial memory.
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Why does my bearded dragon puff up when I go near him?

They're Scared or Stressed. This is probably the most common reason why bearded dragons puff up. The use of a defense mechanism is a widespread behavior within the animal kingdom. By looking larger and more threatening, the animal tries to frighten off a would-be predator.
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Why did my bearded dragon turn 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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Can you bathe a bearded dragon in tap water?

Bathing The Bearded Dragon

The bearded dragon will most likely take a few drinks of the water and you don't want it drinking any suds. Just using fresh tap water that has been dechlorinated will suffice. At this point, you can gently splash water on your bearded dragon.
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What does it mean when a bearded dragon puts its tail up?

If your bearded dragon's tail is up, your pet is most likely feeling alert. You may often spot this body sign while the bearded dragon is hunting for prey such as Dubia roaches and crickets.
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