Beard is black, not puffed?

[Arirang]

Hello, all!

I just noticed this evening that Norbert has a black beard, but is not puffing it up. Nothing's happened to upset him, temperature is good, he seemed to lean forward as he always does when I come near, as if to say, "Pick me up! Pick me up!" He's been fed, isn't shedding, all that fun jazz. Picture on my next post. What could be causing this?

 

[Arirang]

Sorry for the dirty glass and poor lighting.

The beard has also lightened significantly.

 

[AHBD]

If he's a young adult male [ or even older juvenile ] then it could just be hormonal. How's he been since then ?

 

[Arirang]

He's been totally fine. I guess you're right. Probably doing an impression of a horny toad lol.

 

[Peach]

This made me LOL sitting in my living room. Everyone wondered....