STRESS MARKS CONSTANT

[Arniebeardie94]

I got a sub adult beardie about a week ago. She's shedding ATM but I'm still not sure why she has stress marks constantly.
Basking spot 36-43
Warm side 31
Cool side 26
Basking globe 75
Arcadia d3 compact uvb 10%
55 gallon tank.
She eats like a pig. Woodies, crickets, and salad.
And is very active and curious and runs around my room shocking stuff out when I let her out.

 

[Arniebeardie94]

Sussing* not shocking

 

[CooperDragon]

If she's active and eating well she is probably fine. I feel that the term stress marks is misleading. Dragons will lighten and darken their colors based on mood but more often it's to reflect or absorb light and heat while they bask or even while they're just out and about. The belly marks are very common with young dragons and I don't believe it's an indicator of bad mood or a problem.

 

[Cinnasticks]

Got a picture? Like Cooper said, the term can be misleading. I saw a dragon that had a beard that was so dark it looked purple, but that was just his normal color!!

 

[YoursTruly]

In addition to what the other posters said, the "stress marks" could also be caused by the relocation. She is still getting used to you and her new home. This is common for beardies for the first couple weeks in a new home and with new humans.