Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?
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Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?
Bearded dragons sometimes even dig if there IS a hide.This is natural behavior, and your dragon might dig at night before laying in its sleeping spot.
Why does my bearded dragon scratch at the bottom of the tank?
If the temperatures are too high, your bearded dragon won’t be able to thermoregulate and will try to hide inside its hideout, dig and scratch the glass to get out. There might be many other issues that can make your bearded dragon stressed. Lights might be too bright, or dark.
Why does my bearded dragon keep scratching the walls?
Bearded dragons must be able to go from a hot basking area to a cooler area in order to properly thermoregulate. If the temperature throughout the tank is the same, your beardie will not be able to accomplish this which consequently could result in them scratching the glass
Why is my bearded dragon digging?
Bearded dragons can start digging for several reasons, but none of them is something to get worked up over. The most common reasons for digging are finding a better basking spot, females preparing to lay eggs, and beardies getting ready for brumation
Why is my bearded dragon digging crazy?
Generally, bearded dragon digging behavior will start for two primary reasons. The first is that their tank is too warm, making it difficult for them to regulate their body’s temperature. Digging allows them to find a cooler spot within the tank. The other reason is a female getting ready to lay eggs.