ClydesGirl
Sub-Adult Member
I got new (to me) beardie on Tuesday. He's 7 months old and came to me directly from the breeder. The first day I had him, he ate quite a bit, but hasn't eaten a ton since then. He also still has his stress marks and seems to be terribly afraid of me. I only handle him for feedings and baths (he's shedding right now) and really try to stay away from him and out of the room the rest of the time so I don't cause him any extra stress. How long should it take for him to get settled in and less stressed? I know some of his stress could be due to his shed. Yesterday his whole back finally shed off, but he's still got active shedding at the base of his tail and along his sides. I'm so anxious to bond with him, but I know I need to give him his space for right now.