Belly Color

pepatt · Nov 15, 2008

I have a six week old Beardie. He is my first so I am still learning about these guys.
It seems like his belly changes colors. One day it looks all white (tan) and sometimes it looks like it has a pattern on it.

Is this possible? Or am I seeing things?

Thanks,
Paul

therese30 · Nov 15, 2008

I know, Right! What is up with that!

diamc · Nov 15, 2008

Actually, their bellies and chest can turn darker when they are trying to absorb more heat quicker. Their moods can also affect their color. And no, you aren't seeing things.

MarianaL87 · Nov 15, 2008

diamc":275c1 said:
Actually, their bellies and chest can turn darker when they are trying to absorb more heat quicker. Their moods can also affect their color. And no, you aren't seeing things.

Fascinating. I had no idea it had anything to do with heat absorption, i thought it was purely based on mood.

Learn something new everyday.

diamc · Nov 15, 2008

They are totally fascinating creatures and we are "beardie slaves", I think those are things we already know. :mrgreen:

callmebeardy · Nov 15, 2008

Also these are stress rings if I am not mistaken, When they are stressed it becomes dark, and when they are chill its normal color

pepatt · Nov 16, 2008

So, if it's related to mood, is he in a good mood or bad mood when he displays colors? :?
He seems content and happy when he does it, but I'm no expert on reptile mood!

peera · Nov 16, 2008

The "patterns" mean they're stressed. It might just mean they're colder than they'd like, or that he doesn't feel like being held, or that you're 5 minutes late on feeding him. It's not really anything to worry about with babies unless they're doing it constantly.

Elora · Nov 16, 2008

a nice creamy white belly means they are content :blob5:

diamc · Nov 16, 2008

As mentioned, the darkened belly & chest off & on is really nothing to worry about with a baby as long as it isn't like that continuously. You will see a babies color change several times a day so don't be too concerned. :wink:

Catalyst · Nov 16, 2008

Agreed, you only have to worry if the marks are there all the time and are accompanied by other behavioural changes in your dragon. "Stress marks" is really a misnomer, they're a normal part of the dragon's colouration under most circumstances.

It is very cool to watch them change though

Ethelia · Nov 16, 2008

Elora":734ef said:
a nice creamy white belly means they are content

oh how we crave the perfect white buddah belly :love10: :love10:

atreyu917 · Nov 16, 2008

Ethelia":353a2 said:
Elora":353a2 said:

a nice creamy white belly means they are content

Click to expand...

oh how we crave the perfect white buddah belly :love10: :love10:

got a picture for you then!

Ethelia · Nov 17, 2008

HUBBA HUBBA!

hehe you show off <3

pepatt · Nov 22, 2008

I've noticed that Porter will have a nice, white belly, and then after he snarfs down a dozen crix his belly gets the rings. Is he stressing the bloated, "I can't believe I ate the whole thing" feeling? :shock:

His belly is really quite elaborate and beautiful!

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