Acclimation question

[theoc1172]

Well, I never thought I'd have all of these questions and I'm beginning to wonder if I'm being a bit of a worry-wart but, Izzy, from looking at some growth charts online, appears to be about 8 to 9 weeks old. I have had him for 2 weeks. I have read that it takes some dragons months to get settled down in their new home but I saw a video on YouTube today of a dragon, roughly the same size as Izzy, being hand fed and just hanging out. Izzy, on the other hand, is very active and a bit jumpy at times. Is this normal? I know they are not all going to behave the same way but, he still seems a bit nervous. Should I be concerned?

 

[Claudiusx]

Don't worry, It is very normal for babies to be skittish. You need to build up trust with a dragon.

-Brandon

 

[bunnyrut]

where did you get him from?

my first one was from a petstore, and he was jumpy. it took a while to get him used to being held. we even went through the hissing stage.
my second was from a breeder, http://www.justlizardsinc.com/, and was very tame and used to being handled.

 

[theoc1172]

I purchased him from Petco. They got him from Sandfire Dragon Ranch. Normally, I would be sceptical of such a store but I know the reptile person there and she actually ordered them herself so I felt okay about it. I consider it a rescue. lol. It's funny, the night after I started this thread, Izzy was sitting on my arm and I decided to see if he would drink some water from a little stopper I have. He did and proceeded to sit there for a half hour without moving. Just taking a SIP here and there. Now, like magic, he's calm as can be. After a while, I think I'll try feeding him by hand and see how he does.