Bearded Dragon
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Like most lizards, beardies have a third eye called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parietal_eye parietal eye]. This is located on the very top of the head and looks like a milky scale. This is a fully functioning eye, however it is only able to detect light and dark such as shadows going overhead. This is part of their advanced warning system that allows them to see birds of prey flying over head. They act accordingly by darting into the foliage or rocky crevices out of sight and relative safety. For this reason it is always best to go into the cage from the front and not overhead. You will be seen as a predator because of the shadow caused by your hand. | Like most lizards, beardies have a third eye called the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parietal_eye parietal eye]. This is located on the very top of the head and looks like a milky scale. This is a fully functioning eye, however it is only able to detect light and dark such as shadows going overhead. This is part of their advanced warning system that allows them to see birds of prey flying over head. They act accordingly by darting into the foliage or rocky crevices out of sight and relative safety. For this reason it is always best to go into the cage from the front and not overhead. You will be seen as a predator because of the shadow caused by your hand. | ||
| - | Bearded dragons are a lizard that goes through a dormancy period called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dormancy#Brumation brumation]. This is a period where metabolism slows down and eating comes every few days or longer. Not all beardies brumate, but many do. Those under a year rarely go into this state of dormancy, but most adults will. Adjust [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bearded_Dragon#Temperature temps] accordingly and follow the [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bearded_Dragon#Diet feeding guide]. | + | Bearded dragons are a lizard that goes through a dormancy period called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dormancy#Brumation brumation]. This is a period where metabolism slows down and eating comes every few days or longer during the winter months. Not all beardies brumate, but many do. This period can last anywhere from just a couple of weeks, to the entire winter season. Those under a year rarely go into this state of dormancy, but most adults will. Adjust [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bearded_Dragon#Temperature temps] accordingly and follow the [http://www.thereptilefile.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bearded_Dragon#Diet feeding guide]. |
--[[User:Prism wolf|Prism wolf]] 19:26, 13 March 2008 (EDT) | --[[User:Prism wolf|Prism wolf]] 19:26, 13 March 2008 (EDT) | ||
