[["When a bearded dragon reaches its thermal maximum, it will often sit with its mouth open. This behavior, called gaping, shows that the lizard is at its optimal temperature for basking. This gaping will allow a bearded dragon to dissipate extra body heat.", 135.0], ["Bearded dragons may open their mouths for extended periods of time for one of the following common reasons: regulating their body temperature, stretching their beard, showing aggression, responding to another bearded dragon, or suffering from a respiratory infection.", 10.0]]
what does it mean if a bearded dragon has it's mouth open
animals,reptile,lizard