HELP!

[MushroomGolem]

I'm a first time beardie owner and I've had my beardie for more than a month now. When I first got him he was fine, ate a lot, ect. But I've had to move and now he has these real deep stress marks. I can't remember if he had them at my old house only because I didn't pay attention. But he's a bit skittish when I pick him up but eventually he stops running away and lets me slide my hand underneath. He has a nice sized tank and his lights are all right. The only thing is that his tank is closer to the ground and there's a dog here. The dog never comes up to the tank but his bed is visible. I just want Parthurnaax to be happy and healthy and love me already! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

 

[MushroomGolem]

I have a picture, but I don't know how to post it...

 

[MushroomGolem]

 

[YavannaV]

He may just be experiencing relocation stress due to the move. Even if the enclosure is exactly the same, the room itself is different from before. He should calm down and adjust soon. You could close off the back and sides of the enclosure so he has less to look out at if you'd like. He's still a juvenile dragon and they do stress quite a bit more frequently than adults.

 

[Taterbug]

How long has it been since the move? Are his temperatures still good?
Eating popping and basking regularly? Is he in a higher or lower traffic area?

If the move was recent, then I agree it's potentially relocation stress.

He could also be grumpy about his new view, either the dog or he is missing something he got to watch in his old location.

 

[MushroomGolem]

How long has it been since the move? Are his temperatures still good?
Eating popping and basking regularly? Is he in a higher or lower traffic area?

If the move was recent, then I agree it's potentially relocation stress.

He could also be grumpy about his new view, either the dog or he is missing something he got to watch in his old location.

It's been just about a week now that he's moved. He eats a bunch and poops once a day. But he doesn't really move around a lot in his cage. At least I don't see him move around a lot. He's always under his light on his rock.

 

[Taterbug]

If his basking temp is ok (105-110) he could just be wearing his moody colors. They'll do that sometimes from being a little cold, wanting more UV or just from being in a mood, especially the younger ones. If his needs are met and he's eating and pooing he should be just fine.
He may settle down more once he is over the move in another week or so.