Baby beardie gets stressed

[maggie2311]

My baby bearded dragon gets stress marks all over her belly and under her chin whenever I approach her enclosure or pick her up or bathe her. Should I handle her more or less ?

 

[VenusAndSaturn]

Handle her the same amount just dont over due it, shes most likely afraid of you so i'd talk to her and approach at her level so she doesnt have something looming over her. Also hand feed her, its a good way to get them used to you.

I wouldnt worry too much about the stress marks personally. As long as she acts calm and fine it should be good.

 

[maggie2311]

Handle her the same amount just dont over due it, shes most likely afraid of you so i'd talk to her and approach at her level so she doesnt have something looming over her. Also hand feed her, its a good way to get them used to you.

I wouldnt worry too much about the stress marks personally. As long as she acts calm and fine it should be good.

What should I hand feed her? I tried raisins and bananas and she rejected both of them.

 

[VenusAndSaturn]

Just hand feed her, her insects. Works well for knowing how much food shes getting and works as a bonding session. I always hand feed my beardies most of the time.

Weird she rejected bananas, my beardies love them even though its not the best to give them. I try to offer it only once a week or so.