What happens if a bearded dragon eats something too big?
Food that is too large can be dangerous and even lethal to a bearded dragon. It is not safe to feed bearded dragons insects or veggies that are larger than the space between their eyes. Food bigger than this space can easily cause impaction which could result in illness or death.
Can you overfeed a beardie?
The short answer is yes, you can overfeed Bearded Dragons. Before you get too worried about your adult Beardie, it’s mostly a problem for babies and juveniles. Time and care in feeding is incredibly important when raising Beardies as they grow rapidly and require a lot of it during this phase.
How big is a 5 month old bearded dragon?
Bearded Dragon Size Chart
| Age | Size (Length) |
|---|---|
| 4 Months | 9-12 inches |
| 5 Months | 11-16 inches |
| 6 Months | 11-18 inches |
| 7 Months | 13-18 inches |
What does impaction look like in bearded dragons?
This means if you notice a bump on your dragon’s back between the vertebrae, or a bulging or tender belly, your beardie may be suffering from impaction. Other signs of impaction include weight loss and a generally unhealthy appearance.
How much should I be feeding my bearded dragon?
Bearded dragon owners should offer full-grown adult bearded dragons roughly 10 crickets per day, or 20 crickets every other day. The crickets should be offered in one feeding session per day that lasts between 10 and 15 minutes.
How can you tell if a bearded dragon is dying?
Their mouth/jaw looks unnaturally limp. There is no movement and they will be unresponsive. They are very limp when handled. Although in the first few hours they may be very stiff. It will look like they are sleeping but their appearance is different to how they would look normally when sleeping. See photo below.
What to do if your bearded dragon is unresponsive?
If being cool made your bearded dragon become unresponsive, then heat can help bring it back to normal. If you wish to know for sure, a vet will be able to perform a Doppler ultrasound to check for any blood flow in the body. A vet will also check for a pulse and see if pupils react to light at all.
What happens when a bearded dragon has rigor mortis?
Lack of any movements – bearded dragon is limp and unresponsive When rigor mortis sets in – a bearded dragon will become stiff A bearded dragon’s color will change – due to blood pooling (pale on top and can get a black beard and below Fluids coming out of the nose and mouth
What should the body temperature of a bearded dragon be?
Preferred bearded dragon body temperatures are around 98 F (36.6 C). But for some time, it can be fine if temperatures are lower by even 10 degrees F (around 5 C). If you keep your bearded dragon in low temperatures for few hours, it will go into brumating state to save itself from dying.