How do I get my beardie more comfortable with being held?

TheBeardieLover999 · May 26, 2019

Hi I have an about 5 month old bearded dragon and I just need some advice. Whenever I try to hold him, he runs away. Eventually he calms down and I can pick him up, but in the process of chasing him so I can pick him up, whenever I get a grasp on him he wriggles our my hand. He is getting a bit more comfortable with me holding him, but I feel like it’s the same thing every time. Does anyone have any advice for me?

KarrieRee · May 26, 2019

How long have you had him? What kind of lighting do you have in your tank? UVB will play a role in their behavior- you can put a shirt blanket sock etc or some soft fleece w/ your smell on it in his hide- he will become used to you- post pics of your tank please- to to banner at top of page and click on user image downloader - down load pics - click on reply - at top of message box click on XIMG and pics should post
Karrie

TheBeardieLover999 · May 27, 2019

I have had him for about 5 months and I use the UVB and basking bulb made by the All Living Things brand.

KarrieRee · May 27, 2019

Do you have 2 threads going?
Karrie

TheBeardieLover999 · May 27, 2019

By threads do you mean conversations?

KarrieRee · May 27, 2019

yes
Karrie

TheBeardieLover999 · May 27, 2019

Then yes I do.

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