Primary Assay — Bearded Dragon
Open Field / Basking
Pogona vitticeps
Bearded dragons alternate between basking and exploration, with thermoregulatory cycles dominating activity. Time in basking, distance traveled, and substrate temperature index normal behavior.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Pogona vitticeps.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Basking time | min/h | Time at heat lamp |
| Distance traveled | m | Locomotor activity |
| Body temperature (cloacal) | °C | Thermoregulatory target |
| Substrate occupancy | % | Hot vs cool side |
References
Citations for Open Field / Basking
- Cadena V, Tattersall GJ. (2009). Body temperature regulation during acclimation to cold and hypoxia in rats. (general thermoreg framework)
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Bearded Dragon Research
Reptile Enclosure with EEG Implant
Sleep neurophysiology
Thermal-Gradient Basking Arena
Thermoregulatory behavior
Video Tracking System (Slow-Motion Capable)
Display behavior analysis
Two-Compartment Imitation Apparatus
Social learning
Multi-Cage Climate Control
Long-term housing for chronic studies
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Run Open Field / Basking on ConductVision
Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your bearded dragon facility.
