Behaviors
The most endearing aspect of owning a Bearded Dragon is its interactive nature. Some of the displays you will see are almost comical...
Also if you click on the headings, it will bring you to a youtube video to show you an example!! (",)
Beard display -
This is often seen being done by male Beardies when determining a hierarchy or during breeding season. The Dragon will 'blow out' its beard by extending a bone-like structure covering flap of skin therefore giving the appearance of a beard. The color of the skin there will also change color to look almost black... We have also noticed this color change to extend down to cover the Dragons chest area. We have also seen this used as a defensive gesture when a Dragon is threatened or startled. Beards are not limited to males; the females will show off their beards as well for various reasons.
Head Bobbing -
This is a dominance display. The Dragon seems to be saying, "Who is the boss here?" It is performed quite frequently during the breeding season to gain the attention and/or submission of a female Dragon... and always when your Dragons are given new territory to conquer. (Place them on the floor in your living room.)
Arm Waving -
This is often seen being done by the females in the cage and the less 'dominant' males in response to a 'beard display' or 'bobbing episode'. This is the submissive gesture in recognition and deference to the dominant male. Along with arm waving, I find that some Dragons will bow down slowly to the Dominant one. This looks like a bobbing scene in slow motion.
Raised tail -
This is most often seen during breeding season. It seems to signify a certain level of alertness and acceptance. Juvenile Dragons will also do this when stalking its prey.
The most endearing aspect of owning a Bearded Dragon is its interactive nature. Some of the displays you will see are almost comical...
Also if you click on the headings, it will bring you to a youtube video to show you an example!! (",)
Beard display -
This is often seen being done by male Beardies when determining a hierarchy or during breeding season. The Dragon will 'blow out' its beard by extending a bone-like structure covering flap of skin therefore giving the appearance of a beard. The color of the skin there will also change color to look almost black... We have also noticed this color change to extend down to cover the Dragons chest area. We have also seen this used as a defensive gesture when a Dragon is threatened or startled. Beards are not limited to males; the females will show off their beards as well for various reasons.
Head Bobbing -
This is a dominance display. The Dragon seems to be saying, "Who is the boss here?" It is performed quite frequently during the breeding season to gain the attention and/or submission of a female Dragon... and always when your Dragons are given new territory to conquer. (Place them on the floor in your living room.)
Arm Waving -
This is often seen being done by the females in the cage and the less 'dominant' males in response to a 'beard display' or 'bobbing episode'. This is the submissive gesture in recognition and deference to the dominant male. Along with arm waving, I find that some Dragons will bow down slowly to the Dominant one. This looks like a bobbing scene in slow motion.
Raised tail -
This is most often seen during breeding season. It seems to signify a certain level of alertness and acceptance. Juvenile Dragons will also do this when stalking its prey.
Bearded Dragons love to swim and its also very good for them for their skin and to help with bowl movements ... here is a cute video of 2 beardies :)
Click on the image below to go to the youtube page of the owner of the video above where they have a few more videos that are cute! :)
