Strange behavior

[AngelicCacophony]

Really random question: My male beardie Sobek often sits on his log and randomly puffs his beard out while basking. He doesn't vent or make noise or darken his beard or anything, just puffs it a couple of times, leaves it puffed out for a few seconds and then he's back to normal.

Oh, and is it normal for a female to puff and darken her beard? I haven't been able to find any info on this (although I looked through this thread, but there are way too many pages to check every one).

Thanks in advance!

 

[Agonistes]

Puffing out his beard while basking is just another way to regular temperature besides gaping. Females also can puff their beard as well, but usually don't have nearly as black of a beard as males do. Puffing up their beards could mean a number of things: some territorial issues, hitting puberty, or they want to mate. There's a large list of reasons why and how come bearded dragons puff up. Some of them just like showing off as menly beardies with their mighty beards. I would just recommend either going to my sources or doing some reading on the unusual behaviors of bearded dragons. But, always be aware, lizards have quiet a personality and could just be doing something out of the ordinary.

Source : http://ezinearticles.com/?Bearded-Dragon-Lizard-Behavior----Quite-Interesting-Actually!&id=305378
http://www.dalesbeardeddragons.com/caresheet.htm

 

[AngelicCacophony]

Thanks! When hubby's not home and I see this stuff, it always scares me a little! He's the expert, I'm just a novice But I appreciate the resources! I'm going to bookmark those. Thanks again!

 

[Toyguy]

Dash puffs his beard a lot when he's about to shed his head. I assume it helps loosen the skin.