Why Is My Bearded Dragon Digging? (5 Reasons)
Finding your bearded dragon scratching and digging in the corner of its enclosure is completely normal — digging is a natural instinct. But the…
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Finding your bearded dragon scratching and digging in the corner of its enclosure is completely normal — digging is a natural instinct. But the…
Read guideYellow fungus disease (YFD) is a serious fungal infection that affects bearded dragons. It’s contagious, difficult to treat, and can be fatal — so…
Read guideBearded dragons are desert reptiles that get much of their water from food — which means dehydration can creep up quietly. Knowing the early…
Read guideIf you’ve noticed dark, oval-shaped marks on your bearded dragon’s belly or chin, you might be worried — but stress marks are not a…
Read guideMouth rot (also called stomatitis) is a bacterial infection of a bearded dragon’s mouth and gums. It’s painful, can stop a dragon from eating,…
Read guideA respiratory infection is one of the most common — and most serious — illnesses in bearded dragons. It’s usually caused by poor husbandry…
Read guideIf your bearded dragon is shaking, twitching, or moving jerkily, take it seriously — this is usually a sign of a health problem, most…
Read guideSeeing your bearded dragon sitting with its mouth open can be alarming — but it’s often completely normal. Bearded dragons open their mouths to…
Read guideA swollen or infected eye is a common — and usually serious — bearded dragon health problem. Unlike a scratch that heals on its…
Read guideA bearded dragon that hasn’t pooped can be completely normal — or a sign of a problem. The key is knowing what’s normal for…
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