Baby beardie change colour

[ThatsPleny]

Hey guys earlier today I changed my beardies substrate from sand to paper towels when on the sand he/her was active but since I changed it he/her is sitting on top of the hide I have at the cool end of the tank and has changed into a darker colour and has stress marks under the belly is just stressed and will eventually come around?

 

[CooperDragon]

The change might be a bit confusing. It shouldn't be a big deal in the long run though. The darkening is probably more basking related than mood related.

 

[ThatsPleny]

Yea bit she ain't really basked much today I would say 30min tops