Bearded Dragons, will not often appear to be sick until they are in extreme discomfort. This works well in the wild as it means that they are not a target for predators, but as a pet it makes it very difficult. Monitoring small changes in your bearded dragon can help you determine if they are in pain or unwell. It is also important to consider if it is breeding season or they are shedding, both of these can result in strange behaviour. However if you are in doubt always visit a vet for a second opinion.

Some signs to look out for include;

 

• Excessive black bearding 

• Lethargia

• Limping

• Swollen body parts

• Aggressiveness

• Change in behavior or mood

• Hunching over

• Reluctant to lie down

• Not eating

• Sunken fat pads on top of the head

• Abnormal poo/ lack of

If you have had your bearded dragon for a while, you know what is usual/unusal for your scaly friend. Remember it is better to get things seen to earlier rather than later.