Shedding
Bearded
Dragons shed throughout their lives. Whether it is because they
literally outgrow their skin or just because their skin is getting old,
they will shed and have new scales underneath. With every shed, your
Bearded Dragons colors will change, sometimes subtly and sometimes very
obviously. Young Bearded Dragons can be in shed almost constantly, old
ones usually shed only a few times a year. You will notice that your
Bearded Dragon is getting ready to shed when the scales become ashy
gray. Shortly after, your Bearded Dragon will start rubbing and the
scales will come off in patches and bits. Your Bearded Dragon may become
moody and go off of his food when shedding, and this is perfectly
normal. Shedding can last anywhere from days to weeks. Make sure you
do NOT try to help them shed by tearing off any of their skin, this can
damage the new skin and hurt your pet. What you can do is give them
extra baths and mistings to help them stay hydrated and relieve their
itching. This will also help the shedding process go faster. Bearded
Dragons may eat their skin after they have shed it. This is perfectly
normal, and actually is thought to be healthy. It is nothing to worry
about. Source: http://beardeddragoncaresheet.weebly.com/general-info.html
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