Black Beard Question

[BeardieBaby]

Hi! As I have mentioned in previous posts my beardie has been about to shed for awhile and he had a black beard which I thought was from the stress of shedding. Anyways, he is done shedding and he still has a black beard...the only time the black beard goes away is when I take him out and pet or snuggle with him. The minute I put him back in his tank his black beard comes back. The temperature is what it should be and I have all the right lights, so I am at a loss as to what in the tank could be stressing him out so much. He does fall asleep at night and is in the same spot the next morning, so I know he's not too stressed to sleep in his tank. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

 

[Germ]

Bearded Dragons will display black beards for many reasons. Does not necessarily mean bad things. My Dinah was a very amiable Dragon with humans, not so when around other Dragons. But she displayed a black or dark beard more often than not, the majority of her life. If all your husbandry is correct, she's eatin' & poopin', I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[BeardieBaby]

Okay great!!! That relieves the horrible guilt I feel after putting him back! Thanks for responding!

 

[Pat B]

My beardie does the same thing to me. He is real dark in his tank and when I take him out and give him some love he turns light!! Go figure!!

 

[slices mommy]

Whew I was coming to ask the same question. Today is the first day i've seen the "blackbeard."

 

[Pat B]

Seeing your beardie get a blackbeard for the first time is a shocker!! I think mine did it in the bath when I took him out. I guess he must have been ticked off at me....lol!! These little creatures are full of surprises!!

 

[BeardieBaby]

It's just weird because he never did it when he was a baby so that's another reason I was more concerned. I am relieved to know that a lot of beardies always have a black beard and it's not always bad but It seems a little unusual for Baby. Who knows! I'll try not to worry about it too much!

 

[slices mommy]

Mine was running from one side of his home to another like he wanted me to get him out so I did and he was all crazy looking lol. He's bit me once and I was afraid he was mad and going to bite me in the face.

 

[Pat B]

I think I would have to leave your little beardie in his home for a while....shame on him! Spike has never tried to bite me....so far anyway!

 

[slices mommy]

Oh he's getting plenty of "home" time right now. He's about to shed his head and very moody.

 

[Pat B]

Too funny....they are so cranky when they get in the 'shed' mood. I always give mine a warm bath and that seems to help....