gaping

[jeremyscreek421]

hello, my beardie is about three months old and he has been gaping a  lot in the last few days. his set up in the 20 long tank has been the same since i got him. i know they do this to thermoregulate. it seems to me that he just doing it because he figured out he can do it lol. what does everyone think??

[Tainted]

From my experience: My dragons only do this while basking.  I don't think they'd ever "do it just to do it"..

Perhaps though, you should check the temp of his basking spot with a temp gun to make sure it's not too hot.

[jeremyscreek421]

yeh he is under his basking spot when he does it i have just never seen him do this before lol

[Scarloc]

Gaping is perfectly normal while basking, it is like a dog panting. It is done to regulate the beardies temperature.

[reptilechild]

I agree with the basking, but I have also heard of leos (yea I know, not the same thing), gaping when they have health problems. Probably just a leo thing though.

[Veggieburger]

yes gapping is normal while basking... leos is another matter...