Why mouth open?

[demken]

So very recently my beardie has been opening his mouth — see attached pictures. I’ve read various thoughts, but can you please provide yours on why he now does this?

 

[Skybug]

He’s regulating his body temp, its a good thing, means hes nice and warm

 

[Skybug]

If he just had a big meal , that can be why aswell

 

[demken]

So very recently my beardie has been opening his mouth — see attached pictures. I’ve read various thoughts, but can you please provide yours on why he now does this?View attachment 28140

So very recently my beardie has been opening his mouth — see attached pictures. I’ve read various thoughts, but can you please provide yours on why he now does this?View attachment 28140

What a relief — the internet has many negative reasons why they may open their mouth, so I got nervous.

Does he look healthy to you?

I gave him a bath yesterday, mist him from time to time, he sometimes eats his washed greens, but always his gut loaded crickets, but I can’t tell if you looks too dry?

 

[Skybug]

Can u post a top down pic of his back, he looks great to me. If he’s getting water every other day, that should be enough water.

 

[Skybug]

I would come here to ask most of your questions, this is a good place for feedback

 

[demken]

Can u post a top down pic of his back, he looks great to me. If he’s getting water every other day, that should be enough water.

Here are the pictures. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you!

 

[ReptileMom]

Yep, it’s called “gaping” - just regulating his temp, means he’s warm and happy! Now, if you notice any nose or heavy mouth secretions he could have an upper respiratory infection and it would be best to get him to a vet. Note - thick saliva around his mouth is just from drinking too much water and is nothing to be worried about. Don’t worry, as long as his enclosure is perfect and he’s eating and pooping, he’s good - they’re very hardy little lizards.

 

[Krystal0]

So very recently my beardie has been opening his mouth — see attached pictures. I’ve read various thoughts, but can you please provide yours on why he now does this?View attachment 28140

Hey,

I got it. It's apart of animal behavior. Beautiful pictures though.

 

[Krystal0]

Yep, it’s called “gaping” - just regulating his temp, means he’s warm and happy! Now, if you notice any nose or heavy mouth secretions he could have an upper respiratory infection and it would be best to get him to a vet. Note - thick saliva around his mouth is just from drinking too much water and is nothing to be worried about. Don’t worry, as long as his enclosure is perfect and he’s eating and pooping, he’s good - they’re very hardy little lizards.

NO INFECTIONS HERE- GREAT POST

 

[Skybug]

His skin is a little wrinkly, maybe give him some more water, hes not dehydrated though,

This dragon in the picture is a little dehydrated, wrinkles= thirsty

 

[demken]

Thank you. And just now, for the first time, he’s “waving” at me with his front foot.

Does that mean he’s scared or intimidated by me?

 

[ReptileMom]

Thank you. And just now, for the first time, he’s “waving” at me with his front foot.

Does that mean he’s scared or intimidated by me?

That’s a submissive wave, my beardie has only done this once when I was getting some worms ready to feed him

 

[Skybug]

Thank you. And just now, for the first time, he’s “waving” at me with his front foot.

Does that mean he’s scared or intimidated by me?

Oh how sweet, my bearded dragon only did this once to me when she was a baby, its her literally saying “hi” to you you got a good beardie on your hands