Why is my bearded dragon white?

Bearded dragon is turning white because it's shedding. Note the white patches – they are about to shed. One of the main reasons why your bearded dragon is turning white is because it's shedding. Young bearded dragons which are actively growing will be shedding very often – as often as every few weeks.
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Is a white bearded dragon rare?

Extremely rare, the zero bearded dragon morph is completely lacking of patterns and colors. These white bearded dragons are growing in popularity.
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Why is my bearded dragon a light color?

Typically, when a bearded dragon appears darker or lighter it is due to the shedding process. A lighter bearded dragon is typically a sign that it is about to shed. On the other hand, a darker bearded dragon may appear darker because it recently shed its skin. However, there are cases where this is abnormal.
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Why is my bearded dragon pale and not eating?

If you notice your bearded dragon is not eating as much as normal, check to see if he is about to shed. If you notice white papery skin, this is the likely cause. Before and during shedding beardies may eat less or not at all. They should be eating normally within a week after shedding.
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What is the rarest bearded dragon color?

Some beardies naturally have more pigment in their skin and are darker in appearance. However, completely black bearded dragons are almost unheard of. This species can appear black because of their environment or aggression.
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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 do I know if my bearded dragon is dehydrated?

If your bearded dragon isn't being given water, chances are it is dehydrated. Signs of dehydration include:
  1. wrinkled skin.
  2. the saliva tackiness, double strands forming when the mouth opens.
  3. decreased elasticity in the skin, the skin tents when gently pinched.
  4. sunken eyes (Gibbons, 2009)
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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:
  1. Diarrhea.
  2. Not going to the bathroom.
  3. Not basking.
  4. Loss of appetite.
  5. Not eating at all.
  6. Lethargy.
  7. Sluggishness.
  8. Frenzied activity.
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What color is a healthy bearded dragon?

"The ideal internal body temperature for a bearded dragon lizard is 35 degrees centigrade. In order to maintain this temperature, a bearded dragon can change its back to a light yellow colour when it is hot to adark brown colour when it is cool." Ms Smith added.
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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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Why is my bearded dragon white with a black beard?

The other reason why a sick bearded dragon might have a black beard is simply due to stress and discomfort. If your beardie is sick enough they're likely going to be rather uncomfortable. And as we've established already, fear and stress can cause them to turn their neck black.
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Are white bearded dragons albino?

This doesn't mean you can't find white bearded dragons. In fact, there are a number of different morphs available with pale patterns or coloring. They aren't albino, but are still striking to look at, and can make a great pet in the right home.
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What's the rarest bearded dragon?

One such morph is known as a Paradox bearded dragon. It's one of the rarest morphs in the bearded dragon world, and there's a lot of confusion as to what exactly a Paradox dragon is. These dragons have unique markings without a discernable pattern.
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How do I know my bearded dragon is healthy?

Signs That Your Bearded Dragon is Sick
  1. Do you have a bearded dragon? ...
  2. Healthy lizards should breathe quietly and smoothly. ...
  3. Discharge from the eyes, ears, nose, or mouth can also be indications of sickness. ...
  4. Rapid weight changes are often a red flag in our animal companions. ...
  5. Your pet's eyes should be clear and bright.
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How often should I mist my bearded dragon?

You can mist him/her 2-4 times daily. Monitor the humidity in the tank though, as high humidity can promote bacterial or fungal growth. Feeding amounts depend on age. Juveniles will eat more and more frequently.
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Do I have to spray my bearded dragon?

It's not only important to amp up misting in times of shedding, but also in the wintertime. Remember, the air can be extremely dry during the coldest months of the year. When it's cold outside, make a point to mist your bearded dragon -- and the interior of his enclosure -- a few times per week.
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Can I bathe my bearded dragon in tap water?

When bathing the bearded dragon never use any soaps or detergents. 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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Do bearded dragons need heat at night?

White lights should not be used at night as bearded dragons need darkness for proper sleep. Additional nighttime heat, if needed, can be provided with ceramic heat emitters (preferred) or under-tank heat mats (may cause thermal burns). Humidity: Keep the humidity level between 20-40%.
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Do bearded dragons have 3 eyes?

Yes, you read that right, bearded Dragons have three eyes! Their two primary eyes see images, just like our eyes. And their parietal eye, located on the top of their head, doesn't see images but is an optical lobe on the top of their head that can sense shadows and changes in light.
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Can bearded dragons see TV?

But what you probably are really wondering is if you can hold them while you watch TV, and if they will get anything out of it. Sadly the answer is no, Bearded Dragons don't have the mental capacity to understand what a TV is.
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What is the friendliest type of bearded dragon?

8 Types of Bearded Dragons That Make Great Pets
  • Eastern Bearded Dragon (Pogona barbata)
  • Rankin's Bearded Dragon (Pogona henrylawsoni)
  • Kimberley Bearded Dragon (Pogona microlepidota)
  • Abrolhos Dwarf Bearded Dragon (Pogona minor minima)
  • Dwarf Bearded Dragon (Pogona minor minor)
  • North-West Bearded Dragon (Pogona mitchelli)
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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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