Bearded Dragon Health Care

One of the most common occurrences many owners face is when their bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic. This can be a normal behavior during certain times of the year, or can be a sign of a serious health condition for many bearded dragons.We will go over some things to look for when a bearded dragon acts lazy or lethargic.Differences Between Lazy and LethargicTypically, there's a big difference between a bearded dragon that acts lazy and one that is lethargic.Lazy is generally defined as a bearded dragon that simply lays ... Read More ⇒

Although the chances of you contracting salmonella from your pet bearded dragon is very slim, you, as the owner, should follow a few guidelines to make sure you and your pet stay safe and healthy.Salmonella is a bacteria that can be found in the bearded dragon's feces. If that contaminated feces is handled improperly the salmonella bacteria can be transferred to humans, however, you are more likely to contract salmonella through tainted food than you are from your pet lizard.Most cases of salmonella cases in humans that come from ... Read More ⇒

The life span of a bearded dragon can be as long as fifteen to twenty years when kept in captivity. Even with this long life span in captivity, bearded dragons can get illness and diseases that can lead to death.The best way to prevent your bearded dragon from becoming ill is to practice good sanitary habits while raising your pet, and take it to a reptile-qualified veterinarian.There is still a chance of something going wrong, so it's a good idea to be aware of common causes of death for a bearded dragon. Here are some of the most ... Read More ⇒

Although bearded dragons cannot tell us what's wrong, they do exhibit tell-tale signs for many ailments.It's up to us as their owner to be able to read these signs to figure out what might be wrong. Of course, any time your pet begins demonstrating strange behavior you should take them to a qualified reptile veterinarian as soon as possible.Here are six signs of stress for a bearded dragon.Loss of AppetiteIf your bearded dragon suddenly stops eating any food you offer it, that could be a sign of stress.Try offering some ... Read More ⇒

One of the most common injuries to a pet bearded dragon is burns. Burns typically come from the artificial heat sources needed to keep the lizard home in its environment.Although supply proper heat is important for the bearded dragons health, there is a danger of it getting burns from the heat sources.Here are some ways to protect your bearded dragon from burns.Use a Screen Cover to Protect Your Bearded DragonPlace a wire mesh screen cover between your bearded dragon's terrarium and the heat bulbs. The bearded dragon can easily ... Read More ⇒