Is my bearded dragon's flattening and digging outside his tank normal?

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I have a 2 year old bearded dragon and just trying to figure out why he does things. I've taken him out of the cage for an explore but he has gone into the corner and trying to what I think is digging and laying down flat? Is this a bad thing or his he just being normal?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Flattening out, or pancaking, can be a fear response. He may feel uncomfortable or stressed outside of his enclosure for long periods of time. This response is sometimes accompanied by gaping (opening his mouth wide). It can also be an attempt to create more surface area to increase heat absorption. If he is away from a heat source for too long, he may cool off.

Is my bearded dragon's flattening and digging outside his tank normal?

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