Help! My bearded dragon is unresponsive and not moving. What's wrong?

Although a picture of it would help to determine the underlying cause more specific advices, these signs are quite concerning. A skin rot in his case is on top of differential list and I would recommend immediate check up as antibiotic may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thanks for reaching out about your bearded dragon. Bearded dragons do not hibernate, so concerns would be around being too cold or being sick. It the environmental temperature is correct, a veterinarian should be visited to aid in the diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

A veterinary visit is important, as soon as possible and this tortoise sounds critical, if even alive. It is difficult to palpate a heart beat so a doppler at the veterinarian is needed. Good luck.

Give him some time to settle down. If the heavy breathing persists or if you hear wheezing, popping or see discharge from his nose or mouth then have him examined by an experienced herp veterinarian. If possible, contact your friend and ask if Draco has ever exhibited this behavior in the past. He could be stressed to begin with at the absence of his owner.

I am so sorry that this is happening to you and Cleo. It can be very difficult to tell when reptiles have passed away sometimes, so I am glad that you asked. My recommendation to tell for sure would be to take Cleo in to a veterinary clinic to confirm that she has passed. Sometimes their hearts can beat very slowly (sometimes even one beat every 1-2 minutes!) so I think that this will give you peace of mind. If the vet is not comfortable with reptiles, that is okay. They need to place a Doppler probe right between the front limbs on the chest - this will be the easiest place to hear if there is a heartbeat present or not. I hope that helps, and I’m so sorry again.

This may be due to trauma, infection or a nutritional deficiency. Corona should be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose the underlying cause. Treatment, if any, will depend on the diagnosis. In the meantime, provide a balanced diet, hydration, vitamin/mineral supplementation, heat support and adequate UVB lighting until she sees the doctor.

Confirm correct cage temps and humidity levels. Ideally, a thermometer and hygrometer should be placed at each end of the encosure. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or discharge from the eyes or nose. These can all indicate respiratory infection. Have her examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose infection or injury. More information regarding environmental parameters can be found here: http://www.anapsid.org/bearded.html