I have a female, Loki, who I have had for a little over a year and a male, Thor, who I just got last week. Both were rescue's and both were not used to much handling. I have never been bitten, neither of them have ever tried. They have both
black bearded and hissed at me, but i am just really careful in my handling of them. Thor does not like to be picked up, so I move slowly, I talk to him so he knows I'm there and I slowly move my hands under him. The first few times he tried to get away and
black bearded and opened his mouth. I just kept talking to him and would try again to pick him up slowly. After a few days he now lets me pick him up, and when I
hold/carry him i just make sure he feels safe, supported and secure. I also only hold him for short times, as he gets agitated, and I increase the time each day. I have three kids, 11, 7 and 4. They all handle Loki, who is tame and used to being held. I taught them how to hold her, to move slow movements and to never touch her face or tail. They dont hold Thor yet, but they do pet him while I hold him. I think a bearded dragon would be a great pet for your son as long as you are active in its care and teach him to care for it correctly. A well cared for dragon is a happy dragon.