I got mine in October Dixie she is like 8 months old Boucher is almost 1 They are opposites. I never thought she liked me she looked at me like leave me alone. I used to sit with her on my lap on the floor on a blanket or hold her in the tank on my hand or sit in a chair. All of a sudden she went from being with us for a few sconds to hanging for hours. It took 3-5 months. I used to put her in a contaner no lid and have her sit on my lap because she would jump alot. My boyfriend used to call her a stealth dragon as soon as I would open her tank she would hide and peekout of her log to keep an eye on me . I used to act like it was a game,The first time she snuggled in my lap I melted It was a first. I sat like that a long time because it was a first . Boucher always liked me Just keep trying slowly even if it is for 5 times a day for few minutes. I never thought i could love them.i have never owned one so this was alll new to me too. She likes to sit on the back of my sofa while i am sitting there.
Wow, what meemaw wrote really is an inspiration...it even motivates me! My boy accepts me, but hasn't gotten to the point where he will willingly jump onto me, but we are getting there.
If your beardie is running from you (Cinder still does this if he doesn't feel like being picked up), work your way up from petting. Get your baby used to the presence of your hands close by. Offer salad and food, pet very slowly, and above all, have patience and be persistent. It may take a while (up to months) but they will eventually get used to you. Baby beardies are known for their fast movements, excess of energy, skydiving episodes and jumpiness, but with age and regular handling, they will grow calm and let you handle them . A beardie's true cuddliness and personality dosn't seem to show until they are sub-adults, so don't get discouraged. Don't give up! Once your baby comes out of its shell, you will find the effort was well worth it!