Relocation stress..?

[kayleenxx]

So she's been up and about but seems to like to stay under her heat lamps, i want to let her out to explore, but i dont know if it's too soon. When do you think is an appropriate time to let her get used to her new environment before letting her out to explore?
-concerned newbie

 

[Beardednoob]

I am one of the ones who believe in handling since day one. :wink:

 

[kayleenxx]

just had her out for about 15 minutes, she hung out on my stomach and then on my lap, then she wanted back in. :] lets hope she warms up to me a bit more tomorrow. :]

 

[Beardednoob]

just had her out for about 15 minutes, she hung out on my stomach and then on my lap, then she wanted back in. :] lets hope she warms up to me a bit more tomorrow. :]

Sounds good for a start, I would often take my younger dragons out for around 15-20 minutes, 1-3 times a day. Still try to do at least the same. :wink:

 

[Dementeddogz]

It depends on the dragons personality. Ive had ones come in and not want to be bothered for atleast a day or two....and still wary and jumpy. Others take right to their new home and owners not a problem latch on to your hand or run up to your shoulder or hear and your stuck with them .

 

[ks85]

I just got a new bearded dragon baby, I've been handling it for a little bit every morning just so it can become familiar with me... i've heard some people say not to handle the babies... but I believe that holding them for a little bit once a day is a good way to get them used to you early on. maybe I'm wrong, but it seemed to work for me in the past with other reptiles I have owned.