Sick bearded dragon

[pantherchamlove36]

Oh no my bearded dragon has been acting sluggish and not sitting under his heat lamp and not active not moving any help is appreciated thanks

 

[kinyonga]

Photos of him please. Cage too. How old is he?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Age? Has he ever brumated?

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

bearded dragon brumation

 

[pantherchamlove36]

He must be in hibernation this is really weird to see I never knew they did that I will attach pictures soon

 

[pantherchamlove36]

Age? Has he ever brumated?

Hes about 7 months old

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Hes about 7 months old

That's a bit young for brumation (which is different than hibernation; bearded dragons do not hibernate)—typically at or after 10 months. It's also kind of late in the season (but not unheard of).

From: https://www.reptiledirect.com/bearded-dragon-brumation/

Telling The Difference Between Brumation And Sickness​

There are some major signs you’ll want to look for in order to determine if your bearded dragon is brumating or sick. Sick bearded dragons will often have obvious physical symptoms that are out of the ordinary.

For the most part, signs of brumation will only be behavioral. That means if you see physical changes as well, there’s a chance something is wrong.

Some examples of this are:

• A black or dark-colored beard
• A general change of color
• Tail rot
• Noticeable weight loss

If there’s no movement that’s also a sign that your bearded dragon is sick (or worse). Brumation means they’re taking it easy, not playing dead.

If you’re really concerned you can try gently placing your bearded dragon on its back. Even if your bearded dragon is brumating, they’ll make an attempt (a sleepy one) to right themselves.

 

[pantherchamlove36]

Oh no my bearded dragon has been acting sluggish and not sitting under his heat lamp and not active not moving any help is appreciated thanks

Update he is acting normal again he must have been hibernating as you all suggested

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I doubt it. Brumation typically lasts several weeks to several months—it's been just over a week.

It's possible he's just beginning brumation, in which case he'll go back to sleep, and possibly wake up intermittently to eat, drink, .

Please review the above links again. If it's not brumation, he may need to see a vet. Reptiles (particularly beardies) are very good at concealing illness until it's too late.