When buying a bearded dragon, always check for congenital disabilities that occur as the embryo is developing. Chemical exposure, genetic, environmental factors as well as chromosomal disorders are responsible for these defects that include:
1. Two-headed bearded dragons
Also known as bicephalism, this condition occurs when these lizard’s hatchlings have two heads, i.e., they have two heads but one body.
2. Anasarca
In the case of anasarca, this reptile will swell while it is in its egg for an unknown reason. Such eggs will appear as if they are sweating.
3. Schistosoma reflexa
Schistosoma reflexa occurs when these animals have some organs developing outside their bodies.
4. Limb and spinal defects
They occur during the developmental stage of the affected area, including toes, spine, legs, or tail due to trauma, wrong temperatures, or nutritional deficiencies.
5. Small or no eyes
Also known as microphthalmia or anophthalmia, it occurs when one or both eyes are insignificant or missing. Common causes include environmental factors or trauma as the eye was developing.
6. Both reproductive organs
If your beardie has both sex organs, it is hermaphroditic, and most affected ones end up being infertile.