There are many causes for this, the first and most common is that their light is too hot. Never use anything higher than a 75 watt bulb. One way to be sure of this is checking to see where your beardie is when he is not basking. If it is in shady areas this most likely means that the light is too hot.
You don't need to alternate the lighting for a Beardie. You need a reptile basking light and a UVB light and that's it.
No less than 95 degrees. But no higher than 110.
No - you NEED to maintain the correct temperature range for the species ! The heat-pad provides general 'background' heat, while the basking light offers a localised 'hot-spot' and the UV light provides necessary ultra-violet spectrum.
Bearded dragons need a UVB light for 10-12 hours a day to stay healthy. They also need a basking light to create a warm spot in their enclosure. Make sure to provide a proper light setup to support their well-being.
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A 150 watt bulb should do the trick. A bearded dragon needs about 95F to 105F in the basking spot and 75F to 85F in the cool end of the tank.
A bearded dragon should be exposed to red light during the night to provide warmth and simulate natural lighting conditions.
If your bearded dragon is exposed to a red light for an extended period of time, you should immediately remove the light and provide a proper heat source, such as a basking light or heat lamp. Prolonged exposure to red light can disrupt their natural day-night cycle and may cause stress or health issues for your pet. It's important to ensure they have access to a proper light cycle and temperature gradient in their enclosure to maintain their well-being.
Using a red light in a bearded dragon's enclosure can provide warmth and mimic their natural environment, but it may disrupt their sleep cycle and affect their behavior. It is important to monitor the temperature and light exposure to ensure the well-being of the bearded dragon.
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If the bearded dragon is in a dark area, yes. In bright light the pupils should be constricted.
Yes. Keeping an infrared light on will cause the bearded dragon to sleep, whereas a standard UV lightbulb will keep the bearded dragon awake.