KarrieRee":1bnc85jq said:
I would suggest you wait till they are bigger -- like 5 months old or so - it depends on the size of the dragon -- I would not take her outside as of yet - if she were to get away you would have a heck of a time getting her -- we have had several mishaps on here where people have lost their dragons under decks docks etc............. I have 2 dragons and my oldest hes 2 1/2 I have taken him outside once - he was so scared he turned pitch black and was trying to run for the hills - it stressed him out so bad I have not tried since --- he gets scared sometimes he will see something and it terrifies him and hes running for the throw pillow sitting on the seat of the over size chair I have him sitting on-- lawnmowers and birds --- they terrify him -- so in the summer I set him on the floor in front of the screen door so hes getting fresh air and looking outside - he seems content on doing that -- my 11 month old I have not taken him out yet -- he is still pretty wild and not as chilled as my 2 1/2 yr old - I let him run the LR floor and haft to really keep a close eye on him-- hes all over the place where as Hiccup he will sit for quite a while in one place -- so w/ that I would let yours get adjusted to the surroundings - if you want bring him out and hold him you can let him run your floors but make sure you beardie proof it -- you dont want him getting under fridges computer tables dressers etc......
Karrie
Yeah, I can't even begin to imagine losing her outside, I'm terrified of losing her within the house nevermind the big wide world! It'll be interesting to see when she's older whether she'll enjoy going outside or not, I kind of hope she will because I'd love to take her onto the grass for the enrichment.
What do you think of the harnesses you can get for them? I've seen many people use them and think the concept is very smart, ensures slightly more safety for incase they want to sprint away. I just hope, obviously even if it's not too tight, that there are no dangers with them?
Also, the beardie proofing is something I definitely have been planning on but am not entirely sure how to do. I was thinking just getting a sheet of, eg kitchen cabnet liner, and just blocking small openings like fridges/under my bed (which is only a tiny gap but she could very easily fit through and we wouldn't be able to easily get her back)?