Why is my bearded dragon stressed out?

Glass surfing is thought to be a result of stress and a bearded dragon may be stressed for several reasons: An enclosure or tank that’s too small for it can stress a bearded dragon out. Feeling threatened by its own reflection in the glass can cause stress. Feeling bored or hungry can be stressful to a bearded dragon.

How do you calm an angry bearded dragon?

Only handle your bearded dragon when necessary. Let the beardie get used to you. Place your hand in their tank palm up for several minutes at a time to show them you’re no threat. Let the beardie get used to your scent by placing an item of your clothing in their tank.

Why does my bearded dragon have stress marks?

Baby bearded dragons can have stress marks especially due to relocation stress as they take in all the unfamiliar sights and sounds of their new environment. Some can be due to most of the reasons that stress out older dragons listed above but some can also just appear for no reason and should disappear with age.

How do you know if your bearded dragon is stressed?

A stressed bearded dragon can refuse food and water. Lethargy and listlessness is also common in stressed bearded dragons. Aggressive behavior – frilled beard, open mouth, head bobbing. Hiding. Not basking. Black beard and darker coloration. Stress marks on the belly and other parts of the body.

Why does my bearded dragon have black marks on his belly?

Stress Marks When bearded dragons become very stressed, dark markings can appear on its belly and chin. These marks are a sure indication of stress. It can be very common to bearded dragons that you have recently acquired. The stress marks may go away in a few days once it has become accustomed to its new home.

Why is my bearded dragon losing appetite?

Anorexia or appetite loss is one of the common signs of stress. However, it can also be a sign of illnesses, brumation, wrong habitat conditions (Temperature, UV light, and humidity), breeding, shedding, dehydration, having a dominant cage mate, among other reasons in case you house two or more beardies together.

Why is my bearded dragon scratching at glass?

If you notice your bearded dragon scratching at glass, or glass surfing, then it could be a sign of stress. Bearded dragons scratch at glass (looks like paddling with their arms on the glass) to escape or come out. In some cases, owners know why their bearded dragon wants to come out.