The lighting is two thrive 5.5 deep dome lamps. One has a thrive 13 watt uvb bulb the basking light has thrive 150 watt basking bulb. Yes he’s still active, when I bring out Dubia Roaches he runs to the glass. I see him jumping around on his tree and his repti net. But even his stomach gets darker.reptilez12":38f7qfpg said:Coloration change on the back is completely normal, typically darker when they are cold to absorb more heat, and lighter when comfortable or slightly warm. I will ask, though, what lighting to you use in your tank? Could you send a picture of him when doing the basking behavior? He could be just trying to absorb as much heat as possible, as for the eyes being sunken in, please send a picture. Is his behavior normal? Is he still active and curious, alert and roaming around?
How do I thread a photo?CooperDragon":brvdw3z8 said:Sometimes they lighten to reflect heat or darken to absorb it. Color change, to an extent, is fairly normal. Can you post some photos of him? That will help us get a better idea of his overall condition. You can upload photos here https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ and post them to your thread using the XIMG button when you reply.
All you have to do is click that link, upload your picture, and then once typing use the XIMG button to upload into your reply. These screenshots should help.Zbaby42":1rknntb8 said:How do I thread a photo?CooperDragon":1rknntb8 said:Sometimes they lighten to reflect heat or darken to absorb it. Color change, to an extent, is fairly normal. Can you post some photos of him? That will help us get a better idea of his overall condition. You can upload photos here https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ and post them to your thread using the XIMG button when you reply.
I saw that some bearded dragons has natural marks. and mine has natural marks even when he is his normal color. When he darkens his back for more heat can that cause the marks to be more noticeable?reptilez12":jbbuq5ph said:Ahhh, stomach darkening spots are stress spots. The UVB lighting is not enough, I suggest a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB. That's good that he is active, though to clear up some of the stress I suggest better UVB, as that's the only thing seemingly wrong. Pictures would also be helpful for the eyes being sunken in, as well as a look at those stress marks to see how dark they are.
Here’s a picture of himreptilez12":3vvvtd9x said:All you have to do is click that link, upload your picture, and then once typing use the XIMG button to upload into your reply. These screenshots should help.Zbaby42":3vvvtd9x said:How do I thread a photo?CooperDragon":3vvvtd9x said:Sometimes they lighten to reflect heat or darken to absorb it. Color change, to an extent, is fairly normal. Can you post some photos of him? That will help us get a better idea of his overall condition. You can upload photos here https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ and post them to your thread using the XIMG button when you reply.
So sometimes they have them until adulthood? I’ve watched videos on YouTube and videos of bearded dragons and noticed some adults have the same marks even when they are calm like my bearded dragon has.reptilez12":339frbd8 said:I recommend reading https://totalbeardeddragon.com/bearded-dragon-stress-marks/, as it shows many reasons and ways to rid of stress marks. It also states that babies are known for keeping them until adulthood from just one small thing causing them stress, though this is not for 100% of babies. I still would get that UVB light upgraded, as it can later affect appetite and health as well.
Only some, and even though they are calm, that doesn't mean they aren't feeling the stress of something.Zbaby42":2omr44ef said:So sometimes they have them until adulthood? I’ve watched videos on YouTube and videos of bearded dragons and noticed some adults have the same marks even when they are calm like my bearded dragon has.reptilez12":2omr44ef said:I recommend reading https://totalbeardeddragon.com/bearded-dragon-stress-marks/, as it shows many reasons and ways to rid of stress marks. It also states that babies are known for keeping them until adulthood from just one small thing causing them stress, though this is not for 100% of babies. I still would get that UVB light upgraded, as it can later affect appetite and health as well.
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