Don't worry about the dark colour, They are constantly changing like a chameleon. If they are cold, they turn dark to absorb more heat, as they get warmer they go lighter to absorb less heat. They will also go darker when threatened and when stressed. For instance an Eastern Beardie will go Jet black, open its mouth, expand its beard and flatten out its body. It will then turn slightly sideways and lean its body towards you in a threat display. An Eastern can change colour from a Central Beardie yellow all the way through to jet black in the space of a minute, depending on its mood and temperature. As long as you have a basking spot, a place to cool down and a hiding place he should settle over time.
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