Can bearded dragons be found in all colors, or do they change shades?

There has been a lot of selective breeding done in bearded dragons in recent years, and through this breeding, there have been a lot of color morphs/types produced. That may explain why your beardie has some different colors present on it. They are not different species, just different colors within the same species. Another reason for different looking colors can be difficulty shedding - this often looks like a dull colored layer on top of the normal skin. If this occurs, it means that there are husbandry deficits that need to be addressed. I would recommend considering a wellness visit for your dragon at some point in the future - at the vet visit, theyvwill collect a full history to evaluate your husbandry and diet, as well as a full physical exam. Then, depending on the findings, they may make recommendations for diagnostics, such as blood work to make sure his organs are working properly, or evaluation of the feces to look for parasites, which are common in reptiles. You can find a list of reptile veterinarians on the ARAV website.

This color change is usually due to stress but could be due to other things as well such as improper temperature, diet, etc. I strongly suggest you review all your husbandry to make sure you are doing everything correctly. Refer to this link. ( https://www.lizards101.com/why-is-my-bearded-dragon-turning-black/ )

When a bearded dragon sheds, you will also always see a change of skin color. It will always be dull, and eventually turn white pre-shed. This is totally normal, so don't worry. Adult beardies will often skip a few meals during shed.

Yes, it sounds like Lightning could be in the process of shedding. Here is great article that should answer all of your questions about the process. http://pogopogona.com/caring-for-bearded-dragons/bearded-dragon-shedding Just be sure that you have all of his husbandry 100% correct (lighting, diet, supplements, humidity, temperature, etc) because that is the #1 reason bearded dragons have health issues. If he is not in the process of shedding then he may be getting sick. https://www.petco.com/content/content-hub/home/articlePages/caresheets/bearded-dragon.html Hope this helps. If you have more questions feel free to post again. Best wishes.

By your description, Draco may have an eye injury or infection. This would need to be confirmed by your veterinarian after an exam. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Confirm proper temps, since low temps can affect digestion in reptiles.

Thank you for posting the picture. I assume you meant gum color? Bearded dragons typically have a pale pink coloring to their oral tissue. The picture looks consistent with what I would expect. However, pictures can be deceiving so if you feel there is a change then I would encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Bearded dragons in the wild mate in the spring. Captive beardies can be bred year round. Check the environmental parameters and look her over for signs of injury or parasitic infection. This may include redness, swelling, discharge or bleeding. If the behavior persists, consider a physical exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose illness or injury.