active charlie

[beardeddragonlover1]

my bearded dragon has been active for the past few days and i cant get him out because i broke my foot thursday and i cant get him out until my docter says i can do other stuff other than just lay around.

 

[diamc]

Sorry to hear about your broken foot, hope it heals quickly. Did you have a question or concern about Charlie?

 

[beardeddragonlover1]

how do i tame charlie down? my dad found him last year during august. my parents and family friend are guessing whoever had him last didnt mess with him when he was younge. he bites every time someone gets him out.

 

[diamc]

Have you given him a nice warm bath and then wrapped him in a blanket & cuddled him? How often do you take him out?

 

[RandyMarsh]

Have you given him a nice warm bath and then wrapped him in a blanket & cuddled him? How often do you take him out?

He's having handling issues because he broke his foot and hes stuck in bed.

 

[RandyMarsh]

my bearded dragon has been active for the past few days and i cant get him out because i broke my foot thursday and i cant get him out until my docter says i can do other stuff other than just lay around.

Here are two things I've found absolutely vital for taming down over-agressive beardies- Honestly I've only ever rescued two so far, but they are both adopted out and were tamer with me then they are in their new homes.

1. Give them a bath Dagnabbit! I still don't understand why people don't take the 10 minutes to give the lizard a bath?? It's the stupidest (IMO) most over-looked thing I've come across with people around my location. *GASP* Give IT A BATH!?? Yeah, derp- give it a <censored> bath already.
This will help you two ways: 1) It will warm your beardie up and put them in a more relaxed mood(At least IMO)
2) After you finish the bath you have a perfect opportunity to wrap them up in a blanket and get some contact time with less risk
of sudden lunges or fear of your "looming". They seem to feel a lot safer wrapped up in a soft blanket, this reduces the stress,
fear, and need to defend.
2. This is going to sound funny but I have a container of superworms near the Transient Viv in my house, and when a rescue puffs up, or hisses, or gets scared by my eerie hand i keep a little bowl full of super right there, and then pop one in their mouth as soon as they open wide enough. They get really surprised but then they get confused because you made them feel good instead of chasing them around or stressing them out. This technique also works extremely well with Champagne grapes and other tiny fruits. I've also used squared chunks or pears and apples to good effect.


The main thing I think to remember (again IMO) is to be patient and consistent. You must get back on that horse and keep them associating human contact with positive reinforcement instead of fear and stress. Just because they're not emotional in a human fashion doesn't mean they're not emotional REPTILES(my opinion again)

 

[lokilove117]

my lil loki is a bit jumpy with me but i do the bath an burrito trick an she completely calms down to the point i can handle her with our running so cute when she is in burrito mode! i will post picks well at the moment she is in taco mode LOL!

 

[beardeddragonlover1]

i gave charlie a bath once and he didnt like it. charlie kept trying to climb out of the tub. how much water does there need to be in the tub?

 

[BeardedDragon6]

The water must reach their shoulders.

and the water CANT be too hot nor TOO Cold.

it must feel warm for your wrist.

 

[beardeddragonlover1]

ok. i guess charlie wont be getting a bath for a while

 

[RandyMarsh]

ok. i guess charlie wont be getting a bath for a while

Dont be afraid to give him a bath just because he didn't seem to like it last time. Mine doesn't really like the water either, but it really helps to hydrate them since they can absorb water through the vent where their butt is.

Just make the water warm, but not really hot. I always turn the temp to where i like it in my showers, then I scale it back about 30% for him and give him a bath when i finish.
You just fill it up as much as you like honestly. Some folks here will say make it as deep as the dragons elbows or somewhere around there. You can do that and have them just splash around in it, or you can make it deeper. Beardies float rather well, and it's totally cute watching them swim!!

Just let him splash around for a bit, he'll get used to it. Plus then you can try the burrito idea after. It's really the best way to get them calmed down imo.

 

[beardeddragonlover1]

i wont be able to for at least 2 months because of my broken foot

 

[RandyMarsh]

i wont be able to for at least 2 months because of my broken foot

I know man, I feel for you. Maybe you can talk your mom or some one into giving him a bath and then giving him to you on your bed wrapped in a blanket. Idk just trying to help you think of ideas. XD

 

[efexzero]

Mine hates baths... She spends the entire time trying to get out. I have to litterally hold her down so she doesnt get away. Occasionally she'll give up with a sigh of frustration but as soon as i turn my back she quietly sneaks out.

 

[beardeddragonlover1]

lol. i might have someone get charlie out later. he is going crazy in his cage right now