evvdcaec
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I have had my beardie for close to two weeks with no problems. I noticed today that when she was basking, she was almost completely black on her back and her belly and chin were VERY dark and covered with stress spots. This is the first time that I have seen this from her. When I take her out of the tank she returns to normal bright colors and a milky whit belly. I put her back in the tank and an hour later she was black with stress marks again. Anyone have any explanation?
Seems to be a female
She is about 6" long
~107ºF basking, ~78ºF cool side
tank 4'L x 2'W x 2'H
Paper towles as substrate
Sun GLO 150W Basking/UVA
ReptiGLO 10.0 UVB 36" Tube
Eating 6-8 pinheads per day
Regular BM
*Edit - I seem to have found the problem, she likes it a bit hotter for basking. I turned up the basking light a little and she went right back to normal. She is happily sitting on her branch all bright eyed and colorful. I have read that is is normal for them to open their mouth when they reach optimal temperature to dissipate excess heat. This is the first time that I have seen her gaping and I hope that this is normal but I would still like some assurance.
Seems to be a female
She is about 6" long
~107ºF basking, ~78ºF cool side
tank 4'L x 2'W x 2'H
Paper towles as substrate
Sun GLO 150W Basking/UVA
ReptiGLO 10.0 UVB 36" Tube
Eating 6-8 pinheads per day
Regular BM
*Edit - I seem to have found the problem, she likes it a bit hotter for basking. I turned up the basking light a little and she went right back to normal. She is happily sitting on her branch all bright eyed and colorful. I have read that is is normal for them to open their mouth when they reach optimal temperature to dissipate excess heat. This is the first time that I have seen her gaping and I hope that this is normal but I would still like some assurance.