Open mouth?

[Missmissy]

I have noticed a couple times that my baby bearded dragon sits at the top of his log in the basking spot and just has his mouth open. Is this normal, should i be worried, what does it mean?

Thanks

 

[Nixiemaiden]

That is how they bask. It helps them regulate their temperature.

 

[Beardednoob]

It is refereed to as thermoregulation. :wink:

 

[EmilyRussom]

Very normal - and very cute

 

[MisterMike]

I like to say they're smiling at you when they do that

 

[jdpickering]

Our dragon hasn't been very active. we've had him for about 5 days so far and bought a starter kit that included 2x5.5" light dishes with a 60 watt day light bulb and a black light night bulb. We were getting 85 maybe 90 in his basking area and about 80 in the cool side and that was with both lights on. Today I picked up a 8" dish and a 100 watt bulb and now his basking area is about 100/105 and cool side is about 85 and thats with just this light on. Now he's active moving around and sitting with his mouth open. This site has been great anytime I have a question I find it on here and the answer. We were worried tonight because I see him with his mouth open now but now I know its good. Thanks everyone for your good advise and having all the answers.