{"id":495,"date":"2021-07-19T14:39:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T14:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=495"},"modified":"2022-10-28T10:24:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T10:24:10","slug":"bearded-dragon-noises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/bearded-dragon-noises\/","title":{"rendered":"Bearded Dragon Noises and What They Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bearded dragons can make various noises with different meanings depending on the situation. The noises can mean the lizard is scared, anxious, ready to attack, or something else. Below, I’ve explained the different types of noises bearded dragons make and what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do bearded dragons vocalize?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Bearded dragons do not vocalize but produce subtle hissing noises. The hissing is usually produced when the lizard is threatened or scared of something in its enclosure. The dragons, unlike other lizards, don’t have typical vocalizations. They communicate among themselves with body language and color displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, even though they have a way of communicating with each other, they don’t share a social bond and therefore only form gatherings where there’s food or in places where they bask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it is well known that beardies don’t vocalize except for hissing, you might find rare instances where some other types of noises are produced. These noises may include chirping, huffing, clicking, burping, and even croaking. Below, I’ve discussed these rare vocalizations and whether or not they’re normal, and what they may mean when you hear them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Bearded Dragon Noises and What they Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For you to hear your beardie make some noise, you have to spend quite a bit of time with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They will make noises when they are happy, but also after you have been feeding them or to show their dominance over another beardie. When your bearded dragon is feeling a little stressed out and needs some calm time, listen for soft hissing sounds that come close together while it’s trying to find a spot in the cage where it is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most common noises bearded dragons make:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Hissing noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hissing is the most common noise that bearded dragons make to mean something is wrong. The reptile will hiss if there’s something scary or unusual invading its space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, hissing sounds mean irritation. Suppose your reptile is producing this sound and appears anxious. In that case, you want to check the enclosure to ensure there isn’t an irritant, another lizard encroaching on its territory, or other pets in the house aren’t trying to scare the beardie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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