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Bearded Dragon Care Information -
Bearded Dragon Care FAQ's
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What are some temperature related behaviors? Why does my dragon have its mouth open? 
- Open
mouth while sitting in hot spot, or having just left it is generally
related to cooling/thermoregulating. Bearded Dragons cool themselves
by respiration through their mouths (panting), similar to dogs.
- If
your dragon is sitting in the corner of the enclosure and/or trying
desperately to escape as far away from the heat as possible, the
temperatures may be too high.
- If
your dragon never leaves the hot spot, is cool to the touch, doesn't
eat, seems lazy/lethargic, not very active, the temperatures are likely
too low.
- Nighttime temperatures should be allowed to fall to room temperature.
In the evenings all Bearded Dragon enclosure lights should be turned
off, and temps should be allowed to drop to room temperature, to
simulate a nighttime cool down period. In the wild, Bearded Dragons
experience hot days and cold nights. They should experience the same
thing in captivity.
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