nattiecece
Member
I posted previously on here about my beardie Archie's stress marks, and they've since disappeared! But, another behavior has emerged that I am fearful about. I have had Archie for 3 weeks now, and for the first few weeks, he was fine when I tried to pick him up. But on those occasions, I gave him baths (which he hates) or let him roam around my room (which he also seemed to hate). Now, whenever I go to feed him or open his cage he jumps, and when I go to feed him or put my hand near him he flattens out, and backs away. I think he is afraid of me? Or perhaps he associates me with bad experiences? These behaviors have caused me to become scared to pick him up, because I don't want him to hate me more than he already does or cause me to drop or hurt him when I try to pick him up or touch him. What can I do to make him calmer around me and calm myself down as well? Thanks!