{"id":52220,"date":"2022-04-16T10:43:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:43:16","slug":"is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/#Is_it_normal_for_bearded_dragons_to_dig\" title=\"Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?\">Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/#Why_does_my_bearded_dragon_scratch_at_the_bottom_of_the_tank\" title=\"Why does my bearded dragon scratch at the bottom of the tank?\">Why does my bearded dragon scratch at the bottom of the tank?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/#Why_does_my_bearded_dragon_keep_scratching_the_walls\" title=\"Why does my bearded dragon keep scratching the walls?\">Why does my bearded dragon keep scratching the walls?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/#Why_is_my_bearded_dragon_digging\" title=\"Why is my bearded dragon digging?\">Why is my bearded dragon digging?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-bearded-dragons-to-dig\/#Why_is_my_bearded_dragon_digging_crazy\" title=\"Why is my bearded dragon digging crazy?\">Why is my bearded dragon digging crazy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_bearded_dragons_to_dig\"><\/span>Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bearded dragons sometimes even dig if there IS a hide.<\/b><b>This is natural behavior, and your dragon might dig at night before laying in its sleeping spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_bearded_dragon_scratch_at_the_bottom_of_the_tank\"><\/span>Why does my bearded dragon scratch at the bottom of the tank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the temperatures are too high, your bearded dragon won&#8217;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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_bearded_dragon_keep_scratching_the_walls\"><\/span>Why does my bearded dragon keep scratching the walls?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bearded dragons must be able to go from a hot basking area to a cooler area in order to properly thermoregulate. <b>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<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_bearded_dragon_digging\"><\/span>Why is my bearded dragon digging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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 <b>finding a better basking spot, females preparing to lay eggs, and beardies getting ready for brumation<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_bearded_dragon_digging_crazy\"><\/span>Why is my bearded dragon digging crazy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, bearded dragon digging behavior will start for two primary reasons. The first is that <b>their tank is too warm, making it difficult for them to regulate their body&#8217;s temperature. Digging allows them to find a cooler spot within the tank. The other reason is a female getting ready to lay eggs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig?Why does my bearded dragon scratch at the bottom of the tank?Why does my bearded dragon keep scratching the walls?Why is my bearded dragon digging?Why is my bearded dragon digging crazy? Is it normal for bearded dragons to dig? 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