There are probably many bearded dragon facts you are not aware of If you have just bought your first bearded dragon.
That means that your beardie may display some weird behavior you were not expecting which can be cause for alarm and unnecessary worry.
Here are just a few bearded dragon facts to get you started and understanding your pet a little better...
1. Sometimes your dragon may start to eat less or even stop eating altogether. This can be very worrying but it is common for your lizard to do this when they are going through the shedding process. Shedding can take up a lot of energy so the natural reaction is to eat less so that more energy is available for shedding rather than using it on digestion. To help speed up the shedding process to allow your dragon to get back to normal eating patterns, you can give it more frequent mists and baths.
2. Eye bulging is another common action displayed by bearded dragons. If you are not expecting this then it can be freaky to see. The intial reaction is that is must be an eye problem or infection. Beardies usually do this to stretch the eye skin whilst shedding.
There are other reasons that your dragon could display this behavior so if it goes on for an extended period it's best to visit a vet to get it checked out. More often than not, in instance like this it is usually related to high blood pressure caused by diet.
3. Did you know that the main reason the dragon has a beard is to act as a defense mechanism and make it appear larger and more threatening to potential enemies.
4. This is one of the cool beardon dragon facts - in the wild the lizard will actually stand up on its hind legs to run away from any danger.
Most people would find this strange because surely that method of running is slower than running on all fours?
Turns out it is slower but it's a form of temperature control. The animals produce heat while running, and being cold blooded, have no good way to regulate their body temperature. Running on their hind legs puts their body farther away from the hot ground and improves airflow around them which allows them to run a longer period before having to stop.
5. Bearded dragon Breeders have managed to produce a variety of skin colors but lizard green hasn't yet to be achieved.
6. Bobbing the head rapidly and a slightly curved tail tip show aggression whilst circular movements of the arms like waving show submission.
Hopefully with these bearded dragon facts you understand your beardie a bit better.
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