Ok I need serious answers please. My bearded dragon's about 4-5 years (he's sort of a rescue I suppose you could say). I've had him for two of those years.
For about 6 months he's been wagging his tail when I take him out of his tank. He'll hang off my shirt or sit on my shoulder or head and his tail will wagg. Even when I'm sitting still.
The only reason I can come up with is that he's happy. But I didn't think that Beardies did that...
He's had other odd habits as well, when I first got him he was so stressed that he would hiss and charge and bite and whip his tail. He only drew blood once by whipping his tail.
He's a weirdo and a mommy's boy now. Cuddles into my neck and hides in my hair.
So real question, (it's coming I swear), why does he do this? Is he copying my dogs actions? Wagging because he's happy? Or is there another reason, does someone else have any ideas or does their beardie do this too?
Any insight or stories would be wonderful. Thanks much!
2007-03-18 17:10:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
As long as he is eating and defecating fine; then you shouldt worry. Usually swinging his tail means that he doesnt feel fully supported and feels like he is going to fall. But if he is on you, that may not be the case. I have never seen a beardie do this! They don't tail whip either; their tails arent equipt to whip. Iguanas, anoles, and water dragons whip. They have long tails; the only thing i can think of is that you meant to say 'water dragon' not bearded dragon.
All reptiles have their own little habits and personality quirks. So, like i said if he is eating and pooping fine, i wouldnt worry. log onto www.beardeddragon.org and click on 'discussion forums' then post a topic in the 'behavior' section. Then you can get answers from many beardie owners maybe someone else has experienced this.
2007-03-19 07:36:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry I can't help you mine doesn't have a tail, he lost it before I got him. But if he isn't angery then I guess he is just excited to be out of his cage.
2007-03-19 02:01:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could just be that he's happy. i have a pair of bearded dragons and mine have never did it.
2007-03-19 00:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Brandi W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋