If you’ve got yourself a bearded dragon, you will probably want to know what sex it is.  It will be very difficult for you to find out while he or she is still young.  Therefore, you will need to wait awhile before trying to find out for certain.

Once your beardie is a few months old, you should be able to tell it’s gender.  There are a few differences between male and female dragons that you can look for.  Here is how to tell the sex of a bearded dragon.

Bulge

One of the most common ways to tell the difference is to look on the underside of your beardie’s tail.  Dragons usually have one or two bulges just above the vent.  If there are two distinct bulges then you have a male bearded dragon.  Females tend to have only one bulge.  However, sometimes a male will appear to have only one bulge.  Some dragons don’t even have one.

Head

The next difference between females and males is the head.  Females usually have narrow, pointy heads.  A male dragon will have a broader and larger head.  However, like the previous method of sexing bearded dragons, it’s not entirely accurate since their heads can be the same size sometimes.

Pores

Femoral pores are a row of bumps located on the underside of your dragon’s thigh.  Females tend to have very small pores.  Males have large femoral pores.

Tail

One of the final methods used to sex bearded dragons is to look at the base of the tail.  Male beardies have a thick base.  Tails of females are generally more slender.

Want to know the sex of your bearded dragon?  There are a few things you can look for.  Keep reading to find out…

Metabolic bone disease, or MBD, is quite common in captive reptiles. Dragons that live in the wild don’t suffer from this condition. It is primarily caused by improper care. So, what exactly can cause metabolic bone disease in bearded dragons?

Causes

Many different things can lead to MBD. The most common cause is a lack of calcium in your dragon’s diet. Calcium is very important to proper functioning and formation of muscles and bones. This is why you need to give your bearded dragon calcium supplements regularly.

Bearded Dragon Metabolic bone disease

It’s also important that you provide proper UV lighting. Without it, reptiles like bearded dragons can’t digest calcium properly. Other common causes of metabolic bone disease in bearded dragons is improper temperatures in the enclosure and various other diseases.

Signs

Dragons with MDB develop very thin bones. This allows them to break easily. The weakened bones will also make it more difficult for your dragon to climb, walk, or jump.

It’s also common for these reptiles to develop twisted toes, limbs, and backs. Eating can become painful once the jaw bones become soft and spongy. As the disease progresses, your dragon may even experience paralysis of the front or rear legs.

Treatment

Treatment of this disease involves correcting the underlying problem. If a lack of calcium in the diet is to blame, you may need to give calcium and vitamin D injections. If you haven’t provided your bearded dragon with a UV light, you will need to do so. If other diseases or conditions are to blame, they will need to be dealt with before MDB will go away.

Metabolic bone disease, or MBD, is quite common in captive reptiles. Dragons that live in the wild don’t suffer from this condition. It is primarily caused by improper care. So, what exactly can cause metabolic bone disease in bearded dragons?

Your bearded dragon will shed his skin on a regular basis. Shedding allows them to get rid of their top layer of skin and replace it with a new layer. This usually occurs while he’s in the process of growing. This article will discuss everything you need to know about bearded dragon shedding.

Frequency

Your dragon will shed his skin frequently before he turns a year old. This is due to the fact that he’s growing very rapidly. After he turns a year

Bearded Dragon Shedding

old, he will stop shedding as much. There is no set schedule on when your beardie will shed. It all depends on when his growth spurts occur and his overall growth rate.

Behavior

Be prepared for your dragon to act differently while shedding. It’s very stressful for him, so he’ll likely be very irritable. He probably won’t want you to touch or hold him very much. So, try to give him plenty of space when he’s shedding.

Whatever you do, don’t try to speed the process along by peeling some of the old layer of skin off. It’s very easy for you to damage the new layer of skin or scales that haven’t formed yet. Your dragon will be doing all he can to get the old layer off. You’ll probably see him rubbing up against branches and rocks in an effort to do so. Moisture

If you want to help your beardie shed a little easier, you should provide him with plenty of moisture. One option is to soak him in shallow warm water for a little while. You could also mist him more often than you usually do. Food

Your dragon will probably stop eating as much food while he’s shedding. He may even stop eating entirely. This can be bad if it takes a long time for him to shed. Therefore, you should try to speed up the process up a little by misting and bathing him often.

Your bearded dragon will shed his skin on a regular basis. Shedding allows them to get rid of their top layer of skin and replace it with a new layer. This usually occurs while he’s in the process of growing. This article will discuss everything you need to know about bearded dragon shedding.