Why is my bearded dragon making squeaking noises?

In fact, if your bearded dragon makes such noises from its mouth, you might want to check it for infection. Squeaking noises while breathing could be a sign of breathing problems. It could mean they are struggling and need help, which would include taking them to a reptile veterinarian who specializes in beardies.
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How do I know if my bearded dragon has a respiratory infection?

Respiratory tract infections may be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Affected lizards may sneeze, or have discharge from their eyes or nose, bubbles from the mouth or nose, unnaturally rapid or shallow breathing, open-mouthed breathing, decreased appetite, and lethargy.
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Why does my bearded dragon hiccup?

Bearded dragons are captive pets who do not possess movable diaphragm muscles and, as such, cannot hiccup. Other behaviors of the bearded dragon, though, such as mating calls and threat displays, can appear to be hiccups.
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Why does my bearded dragon keep wheezing?

Wheezing is a sign of respiratory infection and in order to provide your pet with the best care, you want to act quickly. Monitor your humidity and temperature elves, ensuring they are at optimum. Increase them by three to five percent to help fight off the infection while you wait for your vet appointment.
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Why is my bearded dragon making weird noises?

The only sounds bearded dragons make are subtle hissing noises when they are upset. In addition to communicating through color changes, beard puffing and body flattening, they also gesture through leg waving and head bobbing.
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What does a bearded dragon cough sound like?

When your bearded dragon coughs, it doesn't sound like a cough as we know it. Maybe it's best described as a slight squeak with a puff of air. Your dragon's beard may puff out when coughing.
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Why is my bearded dragon gulping?

Some beardies will swallow air and puff up to look bigger as a defense mechanism or when they are stressed. The twitching is concerning as is the length of time he's been "acting" sick. Beardies do brumate which is similar to hibernation in mammals. Brumation can last weeks to months.
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Do bearded dragons sneeze?

Sneezing: Your dragon may sneeze. Often this is a normal behavior. Lizards do not sweat as humans do, so they do not excrete salt through their skin. Instead, they do it by sneezing.
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Why does my bearded dragon look like hes burping?

Burping is a fairly common noise bearded dragons make. This is not necessarily a vocalization, but a natural reflex from the gut of the reptile pet. Whenever bearded dragons burp, this usually means they are full.
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How do I know if something is wrong with my bearded dragon?

How to Know If Your Bearded Dragon Is Sick? Warning Signs
  1. Shaking.
  2. Wheezing, trouble breathing.
  3. Secretion from mouth, discoloration inside the mouth.
  4. Severe lethargy not associated with brumation.
  5. Weight loss (especially rapid weight loss)
  6. Eye swelling or closing eyes.
  7. Tail or back kinks, soft bones, hanging jaw, weak limbs.
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How do I know if my bearded dragon is too cold?

If your bearded dragon has a low skin temperature, it's too cold. If you touch the reptile and feel that their body is cool to touch or feels dry, they are probably not getting enough heat.
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Can bearded dragons 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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Can bearded dragons purr?

Reptiles don't usually show affection and happiness the same way that other animals kept as pets do. Dogs and cats make it easy to know if they're happy and if they like you. Your bearded dragon isn't going to purr or wag its tail to let you know its happy, so how can you tell that your bearded dragon is happy?
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Do bearded dragons puke?

When too much bacteria or parasites enter into the digestive system of bearded dragons, they fall sick, resulting in vomiting. A dirty environment becomes the ideal breeding site for bacteria and other harmful parasite. Maintaining proper hygiene is paramount to prevent your bearded dragon from vomiting.
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Why is my bearded dragon blowing bubbles?

Bubbles are coming out of your Bearded Dragon's nose or mouth. Healthy bearded dragons have relatively dry and clean nostrils. What is this? Lizards who blow bubbles or have fluids leaking from their nose are often suffering from an upper respiratory illness – essentially, the reptilian equivalent of a cold.
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Why is my bearded dragon twitching?

The main sign that your beardie is suffering from a lack of calcium or D3 is twitching and muscle tremors. If your dragon begins to twitch, it probably needs calcium immediately. Sometimes a lack of calcium will also cause dragons to become constipated. If this is the case, they can be given a gentle enema by your vet.
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Is cat saliva toxic to bearded dragons?

The saliva isn't neurotoxic, but the bacterial load is so high it can cause infection and sepsis very quickly.
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What does unhealthy bearded dragon poop look like?

Healthy poop should look like a firm brown log with a white or light-yellow, pasty urate. Unhealthy stool can be runny, all white, yellow, red or even black. It may not be the best aspect of keeping a bearded dragon, but the truth is you can learn a lot from their poop.
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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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Do bearded dragons recognize their owners?

1. They Are Friendly. 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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What should the humidity be for a bearded dragon?

Humidity: Keep the humidity level between 20-40%. A hygrometer (humidity gauge) will help you to monitor humidity. Temperature: Daytime maintain between 75-85°F (24-29°C). Basking spot keep at 88-100°F (31-38°C).
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Why does my bearded dragon have watery poop?

Runny poop means that your beardie has diarrhea, particularly if your pet is going frequently. The two most common reasons for diarrhea in dragons are diet (overhydration) and parasites (most commonly, coccidia). Overhydration is usually caused by feeding your bearded dragon too many leafy greens, fruits or horn worms.
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Why does my bearded dragon look bloated?

Basking. Bearded dragons rely on the sun's UV rays to provide them with the minerals and vitamins they need to remain healthy. What is this? It's often noticed that dragons will bloat their bellies in order to increase the surface area covered when basking, ensuring to soak up as much of the sun's rays as possible.
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