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- 127
- Location
- Northern Virginia (USA)
I have a standard dragon. Just your run of the mill bloke; not fancy, not giant, no dark eyes, not smooth or leather - just plain old spicky; but still cute!
Why does he change color when NOT stressed? He never (or rarely) gets belly stripes. Occasionally happens when we are taking a shower - he doesn't like the water hitting his face!
When he is sleeping he is a very light tan (almost milky - even when not in shed stage). When he's awake and just hanging out in his viv, he's a darker khaki/grey but if I take him out he turns light tan again while I'm holding him. If I put him on the floor he curls his tail up and turns light tan while he's trotting around exploring the room. When he finds a place to rest, he's back to dark khaki/grey.
If I take him outside on a sunny day, he's dark khaki, then turns light while climbing the nearest bush or munching on his favorite treat - clover.
He rarely turns his beard black. Only happens if he's outside and a large bird flys over or if one stops to check him out. Or it happens when I show him his reflection in the mirror - he really doesn't like himself - maybe he realizes he's having a prepetual bad hair day - lol
Sometimes while he's having his bath, his cheeks turn a light pink/orange. I've always assumed this was because he was too hot and wanted out. Is this right?
Sometimes while we're snuggling nose to nose, the area around his eyes turns yellow.....I have no idea why.....any suggestions? He just looks at me like, "Mommmm, REALLY - I'm too old for hugs and kisses - I'm almost 16....months".
Bottom Line - why so many color changes?
Why does he change color when NOT stressed? He never (or rarely) gets belly stripes. Occasionally happens when we are taking a shower - he doesn't like the water hitting his face!
When he is sleeping he is a very light tan (almost milky - even when not in shed stage). When he's awake and just hanging out in his viv, he's a darker khaki/grey but if I take him out he turns light tan again while I'm holding him. If I put him on the floor he curls his tail up and turns light tan while he's trotting around exploring the room. When he finds a place to rest, he's back to dark khaki/grey.
If I take him outside on a sunny day, he's dark khaki, then turns light while climbing the nearest bush or munching on his favorite treat - clover.
He rarely turns his beard black. Only happens if he's outside and a large bird flys over or if one stops to check him out. Or it happens when I show him his reflection in the mirror - he really doesn't like himself - maybe he realizes he's having a prepetual bad hair day - lol
Sometimes while he's having his bath, his cheeks turn a light pink/orange. I've always assumed this was because he was too hot and wanted out. Is this right?
Sometimes while we're snuggling nose to nose, the area around his eyes turns yellow.....I have no idea why.....any suggestions? He just looks at me like, "Mommmm, REALLY - I'm too old for hugs and kisses - I'm almost 16....months".
Bottom Line - why so many color changes?
it's nothing to worry about though.
