open his mouth while basking? Probably a silly question, but thought I'd ask anyway.
Thanks
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Why does my new beardie.....
micah01
Jun 30, 2004 06:38 PM
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kephy
Jun 30, 2004 06:59 PM
It's how they expell excess heat. Kind of like how a dog pants. Same difference. 
Cute though isn't it?
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Amanda
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2.0 bearded dragons (Ocho / Domo-kun)
0.1 kingsnake (Rio)
1.0 ferret (Playstation)
1.0 cat (Wally)
0.1 dog (Tima)
micah01
Jun 30, 2004 07:15 PM
Thanks,
I didn't think it was a problem. I thought he might have been thirsty though so I gave him a drink, but still did it. So I gave him a bite to eat, still to no avail he still did it so I thought I'd ask.
Thanks for the help.
Micah
kephy
Jun 30, 2004 08:23 PM
Yep, totally normal. All I'd say is that if you notice him doing it ALL the time you might want to make sure your temps aren't a too hot in the enclosure. But sometimes they're just too lazy to move out of the basking spot and they just gape so they don't overheat.
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Amanda
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2.0 bearded dragons (Ocho / Domo-kun)
0.1 kingsnake (Rio)
1.0 ferret (Playstation)
1.0 cat (Wally)
0.1 dog (Tima)
beardyluvr
Jun 30, 2004 07:57 PM
That is their way of thermoregulating without moving. In order to keep from getting too hot they open their mouths to cool down.
