Bearded dragons shed their skin at different frequencies depending on their age and growth stage:

• 0 to 6 months (babies): Shed almost weekly due to rapid growth, often shedding their entire skin at once. The shedding process usually takes a couple of days

• 6 to 12 months (juveniles): Shed every 1 to 2 weeks up to every couple of months. Shedding may occur in patches rather than the whole body, with the process taking up to a week or more

• 12 to 18 months: Shedding slows down significantly to about once every couple of months, and by 18 months, when growth is mostly complete, shedding typically happens only once or twice a year

• Adults (18 months and older): Shed infrequently, usually in patches rather than full-body sheds, approximately once or twice a year or every few months. The shedding process can take up to two weeks

Shedding is a natural process linked primarily to growth in young dragons but also to skin renewal in adults. Signs that a bearded dragon is about to shed include lethargy, appetite loss, irritability, rubbing against objects, faded or milky skin, and blackening of the beard

. The duration of shedding varies: young dragons shed quickly in a few days, while adults may take one to two weeks to complete the process

. Proper husbandry, including correct temperature, humidity, diet, and UVB exposure, supports healthy shedding and prevents complications

. In summary, bearded dragons shed frequently as juveniles-weekly to monthly- and much less often as adults, typically a few times per year. The shedding process can last from a few days in young dragons to up to two weeks in adults.