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strange behavior

mindlessvw Feb 06, 2006 05:24 PM

I just gave my bearded dragon a new basking spot and she has begun to sit with her mouth open in the light. Is this normal behavior???

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heartmountain Feb 06, 2006 07:20 PM

yes it's normal, it's one way they cool themselves. they're lazy and it's just easier to do that under the light than to move lol..
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PHLdyPayne Feb 06, 2006 10:10 PM

Gaping (keeping the mouth open) is how dragons regulate their body temperatures. However if he is gaping constantly, I would double check the basking temperature with a digital therometer with probe or temp gun, to make sure it is not too hot.
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PHLdyPayne

mindlessvw Feb 07, 2006 08:42 AM

thanks...i figured it was nothing but wanted to make sure...

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