Why always a black beard?

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luvmybd

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He’s been that way since he was ~ 4 months old. He’s now approximately 6 years old. He’s got a huge appetite especially compared to the 4 previous dragons I’ve had.
You’re saying he’s always in pain/distress?
 

luvmybd

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When he does get upset his beard is a distinctive jet black color, very different than the pictures above.
 

KarrieRee

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Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Is there another dragon in the house? Are there cats or dogs? Is he eating and basking pooping normally?
Karrie
 

luvmybd

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KarrieRee":2n6pxbly said:
Is there another dragon in the house? Are there cats or dogs? Is he eating and basking pooping normally?
Karrie
No other dragons or pets. He eats and poops normally.
 

luvmybd

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When I first got him from a breeder, I took him to a veterinarian to have him checked out. All was good but the vet noticed he does hiss. This is true to this day. Sometimes when I pick him up and he doesn’t want to go he’ll hiss.
None of the other 4 dragons I’ve had would hiss.
 

KarrieRee

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Beardie name(s)
Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Lets go over the lighting -- any colored bulbs in the tank? What are you using for UVB ? brand and bulb coil or tube??? Lighting has a big role in the behavior ---------- basking temps and how are you taking them? NO stick ons they are inaccurate
Karrie
 

luvmybd

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KarrieRee":14rsypxm said:
Lets go over the lighting -- any colored bulbs in the tank? What are you using for UVB ? brand and bulb coil or tube??? Lighting has a big role in the behavior ---------- basking temps and how are you taking them? NO stick ons they are inaccurate
Karrie

No colored bulbs. Zoomed Reptisun 10, 24” tube.
His viv is 4’x2’ made from melamine.
I use a infrared temperature gun to make sure his basking temp is 110F and cool side around 80F.
I appreciate your help.
 

KarrieRee

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Beardie name(s)
Hiccup he is 6 and Blaze is 4
Ok the UVB is a ? ? T 5 or a T 8? Is there a reflector on the fixture?
Karrie
 
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