When do they get used to you?

[SSFegeto]

So... I really want us to be pals, and my beardie is getting to be almost 4 months old now and still runs and squirms away from me. It makes me sad when I see pictures of people cuddling their dragons when mine won't... is it normal at this age?

 

[Skybug]

So... I really want us to be pals, and my beardie is getting to be almost 4 months old now and still runs and squirms away from me. It makes me sad when I see pictures of people cuddling their dragons when mine won't... is it normal at this age?

Its normal, babies dont like being handled much, mine never did, what i did to tame mine down, i took her out first thing when her lights came on (so she was lethargic and couldn’t move as fast) they soon learn that you mean no harm and your hands/arms are nice and warm and will bond to you, do you have any cloth with your scent on it in the enclosure? Put it where the lizard sleeps.

 

[SSFegeto]

Okay ill do that, just worried cause I was handling him at night before lights out when he was tired then he ended up going to bed early for days after... but then I saw he was going through a shed so maybe that was it.. and I don't want him to grow up savage lol

 

[Sadie]

So... I really want us to be pals, and my beardie is getting to be almost 4 months old now and still runs and squirms away from me. It makes me sad when I see pictures of people cuddling their dragons when mine won't... is it normal at this age?

Yes he needs to get used to his tank and surroundings- place a piece of clothing or fleece blanket w/ your scent on it in his hide so he gets used to your smell - they need to learn to trust and you patient-- try hand feeding some BSFL in the morning before feeding his salad - approach from the side not above he will think your a predator- they have a 3rd eye on top of their heads- work w/ him every day slow put your hands in his tank as much as possible-