When can I Start Handling my bearded dragon.

[jon21388]

Dragon is about 4 months old, that I bought 2 days ago. I put it in its tank, has everything it needs. (Thing is Spoiled). Has been eating like a pig. And pooping alot. I'm thinking he's very comfortable with his new surroundings. He runs right up to where i'm looking through the glass and stares at me. He also likes to wave at me when he runs over. Not sure if this is a good thing or now. (Its Cute though, cant wait to catch it on camera.) So i was wondering if it would be fine to remove him from his tank and handle him? How long should he be handled for at a time? Is there signs I should look for that state i should not be handling him yet, or that i handle him to much?

Also not sure if this is the spot in the forum where i was supposed to place this question, so sorry if it is.

 

[mccallumpiper]

I believe the arm waving is a sign of almost like giving in? Please correct me of course if I am wrong. I waited a week or so before bothering her but that was only because I could tell she was going through relocation stress. If yours is not really having any noticeable symptoms of that I would say you can start now. Maybe a couple minutes a day and gradually increase it. They might be a tad skittish but dont let this turn you off they are like that when they are young. They tend to see you as a huge predator sometimes but it is perfectly natural that will go away soon.