Bearded Dragons Research Paper

Bearded dragons are native to the deserts of Australia, and as such, thrive in hot environments. However, they need some water too and striking that delicate balance between humidity and heat can cause some health issues. Like most infections and diseases, it all goes back to husbandry. Like all reptiles, bearded dragons are prone to respiratory infections. These are typically caused by their habitat being too cold or too humid. Some of the most noticeable signs of a respiratory infection is mucus around the mouth and nose, difficulty breathing, their body and/or throat may be puffy, and they will be open-mouth breathing (How to Care for Bearded Dragons). If your “beardie” has any of these signs and you suspect they might has a respiratory infection then you should take them to a veterinarian who deals with reptiles regularly in order to get the best care possible. …show more content…
This is caused by a diet that is severely lacking in calcium, vitamin D3, and possibly phosphorous as well. This disease is very common in all reptiles and, thankfully, is easily treated. By feeding them a proper diet balanced with vitamins and nutrients, a multi-vitamin if necessary, and adding in the proper amount of UV lighting your “beardie” will be as good as new in no time (How to Care for Bearded Dragons). Another disease that will take your pet on a trip to the vet is something called mouth rot. This is usually noticed by the yellowish-white substance that is both in and around their mouth. Because their mouth will be swollen and possibly have loose teeth, their appetite will decrease (Bearded Dragon). It is imperative that if you know or suspect that your pet has mouth rot that you take them to the vet for