Aggressive Dragon

[RaeRaeTRT]

I have a 9 month - 12 month old dragon and I got him in October last year. You'd think I have him tamed by now but nope. He really does not like me; all he does is try to run away from my hand whenever I try to pick him up or pet him. He also hisses and tries to bite me. It's disheartening because most dragons are friendly, except mine. Please help!

 

[KarrieRee]

We need to go over the lighting in the tank -- their behavior has a lot to do w/ basking temps and UVB - tell me what your using for the UVB brand and bulb ? coil or tube? where in the tank is it and what are your basking temps? how are you taking them? NO stick ons! What size tank ?
Karrie

 

[RaeRaeTRT]

We need to go over the lighting in the tank -- their behavior has a lot to do w/ basking temps and UVB - tell me what your using for the UVB brand and bulb ? coil or tube? where in the tank is it and what are your basking temps? how are you taking them? NO stick ons! What size tank ?
Karrie

My mom got me the Zilla Mini Halogen Dome lamp so that's what I've been using (+mini halogen bulb), and it's in the corner of the tank (which is 30-40 gallons). The basking temp is around 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the stick on (oops).

 

[KarrieRee]

Ok so there is no UVB? Your dragon needs to go into a larger tank 40 gallon is minimum - we recommend a 75-120 gallon-- next you need to get a UVB ASAP-- your dragon will not live w/ out a UVB--- You need a 24" fixture w/ a reflector-- and a Reptisun 10.0 bulb--- immediately- he is not able to absorb calcium w/ out it--- he is already getting sick and the aggression is one sign- you do not want him to develop mbd-- he will get neurological issues seizures etc-- next basking temps need to be 95-110 taken w/ a digital probe thermometer- he will not last too much longer w/ out these things I have told you -- you need to get him outside for some UVB-- put him in a plastic tote NO GLASS put him in direct sunlight/ partial.shade for 15 minutes---- NO longer - you do not want to burn him up -- watch him-- I am thinking he's already developing mbd since he's had no UVB and he is almost a year
If you have any more questions please ask I will help
Karrie