I've only had my baby dragon a couple days, but I'm concerned about how poorly she's settling into the environment. Specifically, she is absolutely terrified of me (or anyone else). I'm happy to be patient while she comes around and realizes I'm not a threat, but her cage is in my home office and I need to work. If I'm in the room, she hides away, not coming out to bask or eat. I have a camera set up to watch her when I leave the room, so I know she’s otherwise happy to explore, bask, and eat food left out for her.
I'd really appreciate suggestions for getting her used to my presence? My only idea at this point is to cover up her line of sight with a blanket so she's more comfortable being out even if I'm around. But I'm also concerned I'll be putting off getting her acclimated, instead of working towards a solution.
Few notes on her setup in case it's relevant: She’s got recommended temperatures (100 – 110 for basking, 90’s elsewhere in the cage, low 80’s on the cool end), maintained by a thermostat. She has an Arcadia 14% UVB bulb placed in an appropriate position, using an Solarmeter 6.5 to check UVI levels. And the basking branches / bark are placed for lots of options for where to bask for different temperatures and UV levels, which she takes advantage of when left alone.
Thanks for the help!
I'd really appreciate suggestions for getting her used to my presence? My only idea at this point is to cover up her line of sight with a blanket so she's more comfortable being out even if I'm around. But I'm also concerned I'll be putting off getting her acclimated, instead of working towards a solution.
Few notes on her setup in case it's relevant: She’s got recommended temperatures (100 – 110 for basking, 90’s elsewhere in the cage, low 80’s on the cool end), maintained by a thermostat. She has an Arcadia 14% UVB bulb placed in an appropriate position, using an Solarmeter 6.5 to check UVI levels. And the basking branches / bark are placed for lots of options for where to bask for different temperatures and UV levels, which she takes advantage of when left alone.
Thanks for the help!