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If you have noticed some weird markings on your Bearded Dragon and you wondering if they are stress marks (Click here to learn, from this guide, what to avoid to keep your Bearded Dragon safe<\/a><\/strong>), why they have occurred or how to get rid, then keep reading for some answers.<\/p>\n How do you get rid of bearded dragon stress marks? To get rid of the stress marks, you need to identify the root cause of the stress (more on this later) and deal with that first. For established pets, you can try a couple of techniques immediately to calm him down and remove the marks.<\/strong><\/p>\n Now that you understand what needs to be done. Keep reading so I can explain exactly how you can get rid of these stress marks, identify what has caused them, and learn how to prevent them from coming back.<\/p>\n\n Before we delve into how you can deal with your Beardies stress marks, let me explain, in this section, exactly what they are. This is important for you to fully identify if your Beardie has them.<\/p>\n At a close glance, you will notice some coloration differences in your Beardie’s skin. In particular, dark lines or even oval looking shapes.<\/p>\n Usually, you can find these stretch marks on certain common locations on his body. In particular, you can expect to see this on his belly, limbs, or even on his beard. The reality is, you will know it when you see it because it will be noticeable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To prevent this from happening, you need to understand what causes these marks in the first place, are you with me? Therefore, in this section, I will explain several issues that can cause him stress, and in turn, stress marks.<\/p>\n This type of stress is caused by a change in environment. Usually, this will be quite a significant change. For that reason, it is common amongst new Bearded Dragons.<\/p>\n Meaning, not necessarily young, but new, are you with me? So, when you get a new Beardie and move him in, you may notice that he gets stressed out and develops these stress marks.<\/p>\n There is no real way to prevent this, if he is new, you can’t prevent it. But, you can help to cure the problem (more on this later).<\/p>\n If you have another pet, for example, a dog or a cat. They are naturally curious creatures. And, even worse, they are natural predators. So, they may see your Beardie as a threat or even food!<\/p>\n So, they may harass him and stress him out. This is not just cats and dogs, it can be any other pet you have around the house.<\/p>\n The best way to prevent this is to keep your pets away from your reptile. You need to have a location that your Beardie can feel safe in, are you with me?<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Click here for the price on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Getting the environment conditions correct is critical to keep him happy. Think about it yourself, if you were trapped in a flat and it was wintertime, with no heating, wouldn’t you get stressed?<\/p>\n Exactly, the same thing for your Beardie. It’s important to get the temperature correct and not just that, maintain the correct temperature at a consistent level on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n To prevent this, make sure you maintain the correct temperature (Click here to see the correct temperature for your Beardie).<\/p>\n If you have more than one reptile in the house, that is fine. But, trying to share an enclosure with a Beardie is difficult. And, in most cases, you will have conflict.<\/p>\n Inevitably, one of the Beardies will try and claim dominance. And, in turn, one will become submissive, get bullied, and get stressed out.<\/p>\n So, to prevent this even happening, it’s not even worth trying to get them to share. I know its more expensive having two enclosures, but if you have one that’s not happy, it may limit his lifespan anyway.<\/p>\n In the wild Bearded Dragons have a lot of room to roam around. So, when they are moved to a small enclosure they are generally not happy.<\/p>\n Adult and Juvenile Beardies are physically bigger, so they will naturally need more space. Baby Bearded dragons, on the other hand, do not need a massive tank. They need time to acclimatize in a smaller tank.<\/p>\n Also, for babies, they may find it hard chasing their insects in a large enclosure.<\/p>\n They need the correct tank size to make sure that they feel happier and avoid getting stress marks. Therefore, prevention is simple, get the tank size right (Click here to learn how to get the tank size right).<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Click here for the price on Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The tank size and temperature is one thing, but if it’s just a tank, regardless of the size, they will not feel comfortable. Bearded Dragons are introverted, they like to hide behind rocks, under tunnels, etc.<\/p>\n So, if they do not get access to these items, they are likely to get stressed about it. Why? Because they feel exposed and uncomfortable in their environment.<\/p>\n The prevention, in this case, is simple, get some rocks, wooden bark (Click here for the price on Amazon)<\/a>, tunnels, etc, to keep him happy.<\/p>\nWhat are stress marks?<\/h2>\n
What causes stress marks (& prevention)?<\/h2>\n
Relocation Stress<\/h3>\n
Harassment from other pets<\/h3>\n
Incorrect Temperature<\/h3>\n
Conflict with other Bearded Dragons<\/h3>\n
Incorrect tank size<\/h3>\n
No hiding spots (or not enough)<\/h3>\n
Loud Noises<\/h3>\n