FAQ: Health of Bearded Dragons

Why did my Bearded Dragon Die?
Just as with people there are many possible causes. Your vet can do a necropsy (like an autopsy for people) to look for a cause but it is often inconclusive. It may sound harsh but you have to remember that the reason Bearded Dragons have so many babies is because many don't make it in the wild. In captivity those numbers are better but there will always be those that will not make it. This is one reason why responsible breeders wait until babies are 6 weeks old and 6" long before selling them. It gives them the best chance of survival and weeds out most of the ones that are too weak.