How long are bearded dragons supposed to bask for?

[Toadleagend]

Hello, I can’t seem to find the answer. How long are bearded dragons supposed to bask for each day? I can guarantee mine basks for at least 1 1/2- 2 hours each day most of time. I wouldn’t be sure if she does more. Some days she definitely does more. She like to be on the warm side a lot. Just not always basking. Today she basked 4 1/2-5 1/2 hours. Her poops seem well digested.

 

[ChileanTaco]

All of that is fine Your dragon can and should decide on their own how long to bask, unless there are any health concerns (and from what you write there are none as food is well digested and the dragon is basking).
My dragon just behaves like yours. Also, always basking would be unusual as they need to regulate their temperature, which includes going into the shadow for some time and not just getting as hot as possible.

 

[Toadleagend]

All of that is fine Your dragon can and should decide on their own how long to bask, unless there are any health concerns (and from what you write there are none as food is well digested and the dragon is basking).
My dragon just behaves like yours. Also, always basking would be unusual as they need to regulate their temperature, which includes going into the shadow for some time and not just getting as hot as possible.

Ok, thank you very much!!!