Hey everyone, I just received a (about) 16 inch long bearded dragon from my brother. I had to convince my brother to sell the beardie to me because he was not taking proper care of him (the 20 gallon tank he had him in was absolutely disgusting, the water dish had food and poop in it, and his nails are outrageously long). I was able to move him into a nice 75 gallon tank that my uncle had and he already seems happier. Now I am just concerned if I will be able to tame him. He is ok if I put my hand in the tank but is very aware and if I get too close, he runs away. I do not even want to pick him up yet because his nails look dangerous but I doubt that I would be able to if I tried. I currently have a leopard gecko and have previously owned a crested and giant day gecko so I am fairly knowledgable when it comes to lizards but I have never had to clip their nails haha. Any suggestions on how to clip his nails or tame him? Thanks!
Ps: I have him in a 75 gallon tank with coconut fiber substrate, 35% humidity, his basking spot is about 105 degrees with the cool side of the tank being about 80 degrees, I have a water dish large enough for him to take a dip in as well as a smaller water dish, and a small food dish. Please let me know if any of this needs to me changed.
Ps: I have him in a 75 gallon tank with coconut fiber substrate, 35% humidity, his basking spot is about 105 degrees with the cool side of the tank being about 80 degrees, I have a water dish large enough for him to take a dip in as well as a smaller water dish, and a small food dish. Please let me know if any of this needs to me changed.