Stress!

[gdavilan]

How to help your bearded dragon with stress?

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from General to Health

 

[Klub708]

Can you go into more detail? What is the cause of stress? Relocation? Handing?

 

[Chanza]

What are the symptoms you notice that make you assume your dragon is stressed?

 

[Klub708]

Aggression(In a tame beardie), black lines on the stomach, turning black in general, not eating, hiding, glass surfing, digging, restlessness. Etc.

 

[Chanza]

Aggression(In a tame beardie), black lines on the stomach, turning black in general, not eating, hiding, glass surfing, digging, restlessness. Etc.

Black lines can be seen while basking, alongside turning black as they use it to absorb heat. But it is an indication of stress when they are being handled.Each beardie is different and some just are a little skittish at first

 

[gdavilan]

Well he is new, four days with us now, but he is stressed with black lines all over and sometimes he turns very dark, which I know it's normal for his adaption period but I feel like I'm that worried mom that stresses about anything because I'm new to this. Any recomendations on the interactions and so?

 

[Chanza]

It may be a good idea to let him adapt into his new environment, take it slow and don't rush into things too quickly. May I ask how old he is?

 

[gdavilan]

Petsmart told me he was about 4 months old, I noticed his left eye is a little swollen, but it's open just a little bigger than the other. He has been jumping from his log into the glass of his tank, so I am not sure if that was the cause of it. He is eating, active, and pooping normally, he doesn't seem to have any pain but I'm extremely worried.

 

[Reptilelady]

Hi,
Whenever getting a new beardie home to new environment it is best to leave them alone and adjust to their new surroundings. I got my beardie from Petsmart and it took him about 5 days or so to actually feel comfortable. He was glass surfing, running back and forth and now hes a bit more calmer unless he is shedding then he gets real irritated. The best to do for stress is probably leave him alone give some time to "check things out" also, do you have a cave hide or something dark he can crawl into? This gives them self security.
https://www.beardeddragoncare101.com/hide-box-bearded-dragon/
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/New-Owner/Herp-Hides/

 

[gdavilan]

Yes, he has a little log and also his basking rock has a cave he can go into if he desires, but he never seems to want to hide, he likes to stay on his Little Rock all the time.