1 of my dragons has changed color from normal to more white it has had no lights for a lil bit y?
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Y IS 1 OF MY DRAGON CHANGED CLOLOR
milkmann
Jul 09, 2008 09:08 PM
Replies (5)
LanceN34
Jul 09, 2008 09:16 PM
Well why would it have no lights for awhile? Thats not a good idea, but it could be going through a shed.
Turn those lights on.
milkmann
Jul 09, 2008 10:23 PM
Went to the beach the lights are on now thanks.
PHLdyPayne
Jul 10, 2008 06:52 AM
your dragon lights, heat and UVB (unless housed outdoors) should be on 12-14 hours a day and come on at the same time each day and go off at the same time each night. IT is best to just spend a little money on a timer, then you can set the on off times on the timer, and the lights will be turned on and off automatically.
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PHLdyPayne
milkmann
Jul 10, 2008 12:18 PM
i know but is that y it changed color?
PHLdyPayne
Jul 11, 2008 07:34 PM
Bearded dragons change color for several reasons. To warm up faster, to cool down, when asleep, when stressed, and during their shed cycle the old skin often turns a milky opaque which makes the dragon look dull or grey till the old skin falls off.
Natural sunlight also enhances color and in a lesser extent, certain pigments found naturally in food can enhance Bearded dragon color.
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PHLdyPayne
