Welcome to the wonderful world of bearded dragons, a mystical realm where things are often not as they seem. A world where, worry, patients, love and, mystery are all part of the average day. Just when you think you have control, guess again because you are now realizing it is not you that has control.... You have become a slave! :roll: :lol:
Are you reaching in from above him? This is very frightening to some dragons. If so try putting your hand in at one end (opposite of where he is) and put you hand on the floor to show him you mean no harm. Do this about 10 minutes at a time twice a day until he sees that it is not a threat to him. Talk to him in a soft voice while you do it.