How to make a positional sleeping Board
Bearded dragons breath with the muscles between their ribs called intercostal muscles. They do not have a diaphragm as other animals and people have. When they develop a respiratory infection though they are able to produce a weak cough, they are unable to produce a mucus and debris clearing cough. Without the ability to raise the mucus associated with a respiratory infection it can take longer and be difficult for the RI to resolve. A positional sleeping board can assist in raising and contribute to draining the mucus from the lungs. You can improvise with supplies you have on hand keeping the safety of your bearded dragon in mind.
You can use a folded towel to elevate a flat surface
approximately 30*. Shown here is a cover to a plastic
shoe box.
approximately 30*. Shown here is a cover to a plastic
shoe box.