Constantly Black Beard.

[Jess]

Hey guys. I rescued a couple of beardies about 4 months or so ago. I'm kinda worried about this guy. His beard stays black constantly. Does this mean he is sick? It's been that way sense I got him. Temps are all good, Vivs good, he's not eating a whole lot, but he does eat.... figured that could be maybe cuz of the winter. Temp is 110. I'll post pics of when I got him to now. Please any info on this constant black beard would be appreciated. Thank you!

These are him now... as you can see his underside is completly light

The last two were when I first got him. He wasn't very healthy then, they didn't take good care of him. His beard has always been dark. Is this normal??

 

[Eavlynn]

Is he able to see any other beardies from where he's at? If my boy so much as catches a glimpse of another dragon, he goes jet black.

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[Jess]

Actually yes! When I rescued the two they were in a super small cage. I got them separated but still kept them in the same room. He does bob a lot! lol I didn't think about that.

 

[Jess]

Thank you! Just wasn't sure if that's "normal." He has plenty of energy and def hops around a lot. That would make sense I suppose! Lol. Should probably separate and see. Thank you so much!

 

[Mom2Dovakiin]

Yea what I did was put them side by side and blocked the view, keeps them from seeing each other so I don't have stressed beardies lol

 

[Hdrydr31]

I would also lower that temp down around 100F it's likely a bit hot as well. Do you use the red heat lamp for basking?? I ask because any colored lighting is bad for their eyes and can cause eye damage. If you are needing heat at nighttime if it gets below 65F do a CHE. During the day just a basking bulb and tube style T5 HO 10.0 or a T8 for the UVB