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In het kort
- Activity and climbing may decrease; make the basking spot easier to reach.
- Appetite and portion sizes may shrink, so tracking weight matters.
- Heat and UVB remain essential in old age.
- Shedding can get harder; a humid hide helps.
- Veterinary check-ups are usually recommended more often.
Bearded dragons are considered seniors from about 7 years of age. Many still enjoy calm, happy years. The goal is to adapt the enclosure to changing needs and notice changes early.
What is happening in this stage?
- Activity and climbing may decrease.
- Appetite and the amount eaten may decrease.
- Sheds can become slower and more irregular.
- Sleep and rest may increase.
What should you do differently?
- Access: Low, wide ramps up to the basking spot; fewer high branches.
- Diet: Adapt portions and the supplement routine together with your veterinarian.
- Heat and light: Keep up the heat and UVB routine; the cool side should stay easy to reach too.
- Shedding: A humid hide and checks for stuck skin.
- Handling: Short, calm and well supported.
What should you monitor?
- Weight and muscle loss (regular weighing)
- Appetite and droppings
- Movement and balance
- Eyes and skin condition
Expected behavior
More rest, shorter active periods and a smaller appetite can be part of ageing. Still, any new change should be noted and shared with your veterinarian.
Reminders
- Check-ups as often as your veterinarian recommends (usually more often)
- UVB lamp replacement date
- Weighing every two weeks
De leeftijdsgrenzen zijn bij benadering; verschillen binnen een soort (zoals grootte bij honden) kunnen de overgangen vervroegen of vertragen.
Deze inhoud is algemene informatie en vervangt geen onderzoek of diagnose door een dierenarts. Maak je je zorgen over de gezondheid van je dier, neem dan contact op met je dierenarts.