I have a 5.5 month-old beardie. I've had him for six weeks. From day one he was extremely tame and friendly (got him from a reputable breeder who hand raises). In fact he seemed downright fearless, never flinching or hiding, spending all his time basking, loves to go outside and loves exploring the house, eats from my fingers, etc.
Today, though, I took him out to let him run around, and he ran and hid from me, coiling up defensively. He has never done this before! He wasn't opening his mouth or trying to bite, but he was otherwise acting like a wild lizard. He did this in several rooms. He will still let me pick him up, but when I set him on the floor he watches me closely and then runs and tries to hide. It was as if he had never seen me before. I have no idea why, and it's heartbreaking!
(Nothing has changed about this care, diet, temps, etc.--they are all up to snuff. In fact, he had just had his roaches for lunch and acted totally normal while eating.)
Today, though, I took him out to let him run around, and he ran and hid from me, coiling up defensively. He has never done this before! He wasn't opening his mouth or trying to bite, but he was otherwise acting like a wild lizard. He did this in several rooms. He will still let me pick him up, but when I set him on the floor he watches me closely and then runs and tries to hide. It was as if he had never seen me before. I have no idea why, and it's heartbreaking!
(Nothing has changed about this care, diet, temps, etc.--they are all up to snuff. In fact, he had just had his roaches for lunch and acted totally normal while eating.)