New to bearded dragons

[Hdrydr31]

BTW what is that black wire going to that goes into the sand?

 

[Kirstylou]

Heat mat which doesnt get turned on since i got told they are not good for them that will get removed tomorrow aswell as the sand

 

[Hdrydr31]

Thankyou. He is so cute i cant stop looking at him.
He was also kept in their bedroom so it was probably alot more quiet there.
He is probably also getting used to the new noises and i have a 4 year old daughter always talking to him through the glass

It's good that you have him out where you all are at they need and want interaction with us.. My female is in the living area with us and my male is on a kitchen counter by a window that he loves and he can still see me in my chair and all our comings and goings lol

 

[Hdrydr31]

Heat mat which doesnt get turned on since i got told they are not good for them that will get removed tomorrow aswell as the sand

Ok good yep only need a CHE (ceramic heating element) if your house gets below 65F

 

[Kirstylou]

It's good that you have him out where you all are at they need and want interaction with us.. My female is in the living area with us and my male is on a kitchen counter by a window that he loves and he can still see me in my chair and all our comings and goings lol

Lol

 

[Mom of blazey]

Welcome to the wonderful world of beardie parenthood. This is a great forum for sharing our beardie life with one another . Look forward to getting to know your sweetie

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[Mom of blazey]

He needs some meat on his bones, mine just came out of brumation around late Feb/early March, so they're in the process of getting fattened up.

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[Kirstylou]

He isnt eating much veg at the minute and 2 days ago he ate 3 crickets going to try hand feeding him today to see if that helps us bond

 

[Hdrydr31]

He isnt eating much veg at the minute and 2 days ago he ate 3 crickets going to try hand feeding him today to see if that helps us bond

You can try different types of bugs to see what he likes and there are lots of good ones out there for him...
-Feeder Insect values:
Crickets: 74% moisture, 1% Ash, 18% Protein, 6% Fat, 3% Carbs, 3% Fiber, 14 Calcium
Earthworms:
Redworms:
ButterWorms: 59% Moisture, 16% Protein, 5% Fat, 1% Ash, 43 Calcium
Dubia Roaches: 61% Moisture, 2% Ash, 36% Protein, 7% Fat, 3% Carbs, 20 Calcium
Locusts: 62% Moisture, 41% Protein, 5% Fat
Superworms: 59% Moisture, 1% Ash, 20% Protein, 16% Fat, 6% Carbs, 11 Calcium
Mealworms: 59% Moisture, 10% Protein, 1% Ash, 13% Fat, 3% Carbs, 3 Calcium
Waxworms: 61% Moisture, 16% Protein, 18% Fat, 1% Ash, 8% Fiber, 13 Calcium
Phoenix Worms: <10% Moisture, 17% Protein, 10% Fat, 34 Calcium
Silkworms: 76% Moisture, 64% Protein, 10% Fat, 8% Ash, 34 Calcium
Hornworms: 85% Moisture, 9% Protein, 3% Fat, 46% Calcium

 

[Kirstylou]

So today my friend came round to help me get him out as she has had experiance with beadies and she got him out but he jumped (from a low level so didnt get injured) and had a little wonder around she managed to pick him back up he struggled abit but soon calmed down.
I gave his vivarium a clean and got rid of the sand i had a cuddle off the relaxed little man he fell asleep on me and then put him back in without him struggling.
I feel alot more comfortable now and will get him out again tomorrow.

 

[Kirstylou]

This is marshalls home now

 

[Mom of blazey]

That's great news, I'm so happy for you & Marshall, keep up the good work

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[Hdrydr31]

That is great news that you got some cuddle time with him.. see just takes alittle but can be done!!! tank looks great!

 

[Kirstylou]

Last night i didnt get him out as he is shedding on his face a little and was abit grumpy with it but today ........ i did it
I got him out around his bedtime when he was tired and he didnt even wriggle when i put him on my chest he only moved to get more comfortable and then went to sleep
Tomorrow we are getting him a bigger vivarium because this one he is in isnt big enough for him and he deserves the best

 

[Tazz]

Hang in there !!! You are going to do great !
Talk to him to,when ever you are near him talk to him like we do to our cats and dogs he will learn who you are and vise versa..

 

[Kirstylou]

I always do. When he is glass surfing i go to his vivarium and have a chat then he calms down getting him out in the day with all the noise my daughter makes might freak him out so night time is better for us at the moment to get used to each other

 

[Hdrydr31]

Last night i didnt get him out as he is shedding on his face a little and was abit grumpy with it but today ........ i did it
I got him out around his bedtime when he was tired and he didnt even wriggle when i put him on my chest he only moved to get more comfortable and then went to sleep
Tomorrow we are getting him a bigger vivarium because this one he is in isnt big enough for him and he deserves the best

That is fantastic!! See you are forming that bond of trust with him!!! The little wiggle to get comfy is a favorite around the BD world!! lol

 

[Hdrydr31]

Last night i didnt get him out as he is shedding on his face a little and was abit grumpy with it but today ........ i did it
I got him out around his bedtime when he was tired and he didnt even wriggle when i put him on my chest he only moved to get more comfortable and then went to sleep
Tomorrow we are getting him a bigger vivarium because this one he is in isnt big enough for him and he deserves the best

He is adorable!!! nothing much cuter than a sleepy dragon!!

 

[Kirstylou]

That is so true. I must admit it took me about 20 minutes lf stroking his back for me to pluck up the courage to go for it and pick him up but i did it night time sleepy cuddles are going to be the way forward for us at the minute i love him so much

 

[Kirstylou]

another pic