Hi, I was reading the thread about petting and I got so jeaulous.. My beardie is about four months old. I've had him since he was about 5 weeks old and I am constantly petting him throughout the day. I still have to coax him out of the tank and although he lets me handle him, I can't tell if he likes it or not. Do you think that with continued handling, he might begin to come to my hand? When I place my hand in the tank in front of him, he turns around the other way or runs away. I follow him patiently and keep placing my hand in front of him. Then I begin to slide my fingers under his belly, from the front, and that's how I pick him up. Does anyone have any suggestions that would help my beardie to enjoy my company? Also could some one explain the thing with light or dark colors? Thanks. Verena