What does it mean if your bearded dragon licks you?

If your bearded dragon licks you frequently it's either showing affection towards you or showing that it feels comfortable with its surroundings. Bearded dragons are one of the few reptiles that show affection for their human companions and licking is a sign that you and your beardie are sharing some quality time.
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Do bearded dragons lick for affection?

Bearded dragons can also show affection through licking. If you are familiar with Bearded dragon behavior, then you must be aware that they like to lick stuff. This behavior is essential because it allows them to inspect and learn more about their immediate surroundings.
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Why does a bearded dragon lick?

What is this? Bearded dragons will lick everything they come in contact with – the flowers, the floor, tank sides and even you! They do this in order to familiarize with surroundings and learn if there are any predators or dangers ahead. Some bearded dragons will even lick everything before approaching it, to be safe.
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How do you know when 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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How do bearded dragons show affection?

What is this? You can definitely say that your bearded dragon is happy and likes you when it shows no signs of aggression, just affection. If your bearded dragon isn't biting, bobbing its head, puffing up its beard when you approach or hissing at you, then it's good.
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Do bearded dragons like being petted?

Do they enjoy it when their owners hold and pet them? Even though they are solitary animals, most bearded dragons enjoy interacting with their owners. They usually like being held or having their head, cheeks, or chin scratched.
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Do bearded dragons get emotionally attached?

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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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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Can I kiss my bearded dragon?

Don't kiss or snuggle your bearded dragon, or eat or drink around it. These actions can spread Salmonella germs to your mouth and make you sick. Keep your bearded dragon out of your kitchen and other areas where you eat, store, or prepare food.
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Can bearded dragons understand you?

Beardies recognize and respond to their owners' voices and touch and are usually even-tempered. They can be great pets for someone who wants a reptile who likes to be held and taken out of his cage.
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Why does my bearded dragon closes his eyes when I pet him?

If your bearded dragon is sitting on you and you pet them and they close their eyes, they are not feeling comfortable. Stop petting them when they exhibit this behavior. You are much bigger than they are, and they are trying to show you they are not a threat by closing their eyes.
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Can bearded dragons smell their owners?

They have even been known to bite the hands of owner's if they still smell like food or rodents. Bearded dragons actually smell with their tongues, meaning they essentially must lick things to smell them.
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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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Do bearded dragons get lonely?

Since bearded dragons are naturally solitary creatures, they do not get lonely if placed alone in a cage or left for some time away from their keeper. They much prefer having their food and heat to themselves rather than sharing it with another bearded dragon.
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Where do bearded dragons like to be rubbed?

Commonly, bearded dragons like being petted in a few places. One such spot is directly between the eyes and on top of the head. Another is scratching their beards, or rubbing the spikes behind their eyes.
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Why is my bearded dragon snuggling me?

Bearded dragons are individuals, with distinctive "personalities." Some bearded dragons seem neutral when their owners pet and cuddle them; others appear to be having a ball. Some bearded dragons like to relax and lounge on their owners' laps while they're getting a little weekend reading done.
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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 dragons sense sadness?

The general consensus is yes, bearded dragons do have feelings, although they are not on the same order as those shown by mammals like cats and dogs, or even some other reptiles.
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Can bearded dragons have dreams?

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - Research in a German laboratory involving five lizards called Australian bearded dragons indicates that these reptiles may dream and could prompt a fundamental reassessment of the evolution of sleep.
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Do bearded dragons have a third eye?

As weird as it may sound, bearded dragons have a third eye that is located at the top of their head. Even though it functions very differently from the other two eyes, it still serves an important function in the bearded dragon's survival and life.
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What do bearded dragons love the most?

11 Things You Didn't Know Your Bearded Dragon Would Love
  1. A well-designed bathtub. Our beardie, Bacardi, does not really like bath time every time. ...
  2. Being wrapped up in a beardie burrito. ...
  3. Multiple hides. ...
  4. Exercise. ...
  5. A laser light. ...
  6. A treat. ...
  7. A walk in the sun. ...
  8. Something to climb.
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Should I walk bearded dragon?

Go For a Walk

Your bearded will not want to walk very far, and he will spend more time looking around than walking, but you will both enjoy the excursion. Be sure your lizard is comfortable during your outing; the temperatures should be in the 80s, and he should have access to shade if he desires.
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Should you mist a bearded dragon?

Caring for bearded dragons is an exciting and rewarding experience that requires not only an intense love for these genus Pogona lizards, but also an in-depth knowledge of their lifestyle needs. Plentiful water is a big necessity for bearded dragons, and misting often works well for hydrating them.
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