he opens both eyes and then he closes the left eye and arfter a while he opens the right eye and arfter about 30 secs he closes his right again and then arfter 10 mins he will open and close the right eye again.
plz help and give me advice really worried about him.
2007-09-16 07:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
They're funny, little guys, but make sure he does not have mites that are irritating him. He may be a little dehydrated too. Do you have a moist hide for him?
Play it safe, and clean the tank with a 10% bleach solution (1 part bleach diluted in 9 of water). Clean all his furniture as well. Give him a warm soak. If it is a reason for concern, I'd call a vet for a full check up. It can't hurt, and you may want to bring along a poopi for a fecal test.
2007-09-16 07:47:50 · answer #1 · answered by TURANDOT 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may have a piece of shed skin stuck to his eye, or got something in his eye. Do you use sand or other loose substrate? Hopefully not! Try a warm water soak and gently drip some water on his head to wash his face and rinse his eye. If he continues to do this, you might want an experienced reptile vet to take a look and make sure there is no damage or infection.
http://www.beautifuldragons.503xtreme.com/home.html
http://www.biology.lsa.umich.edu/research/labs/ktosney/file/BD.html
http://www.beardeddragon.org/
2007-09-16 14:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine does that too! I thought it was weird at first and I was kinda worried but he seems just fine! I think maybe it means they are bored or tired or something. Mine always does it when he is basking...I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Also, I have 2 beardies in the tank so I dont think a getting him a friend will make him stop closing his eye...if that were true mine wouldn't do it...
2007-09-16 14:31:41 · answer #3 · answered by Isabella's Mommy Expecting #2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's anything to be worried about. My beardie closes her eyes when basking, it's a sign that the bearded dragon is comfortable and relaxed.
2007-09-16 14:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by Zarango 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 2 beardies do that as well..
2007-09-16 14:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by Johanne M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is cute, it's just tired, put live crickets in there, and it could be bored, if it doesn't have a friend, get it one =)
2007-09-16 14:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by Blaire 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋