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Why is my bearded dragon limp, not swallowing, and eyes closed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | 5 lbs

Bearded dragon is very limp...tries to drink water but he won't swallow it..it just drips back out...and wont open his eyes...the only way i know hes still alive his by his chest rising and falling

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Kermie. A veterinary emergency clinic is mandatory this evening, if you goal is to try and save her. She sounds incredibly debilitated. Multiple possibilities ranging from infections, metabolic problems (liver, renal), hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, and others. The sooner the diagnosis, the outcome might improve. Good luck.

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