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 #2091952


Hotlilmike
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 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

i have a baby bearded dragon since 3 weeks ago and my question is when i try to handle the dragon he has mouth open and he makes his body flat is it because i havent handle it alot or what cuz i dont want it to be like that when its full grown



11/04/09  03:28pm

 #2091954


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   Message To: Hotlilmike   In reference to Message Id: 2091952


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

well as far as i no the mouth open is what beardies to when basking, it may be because it feels threatened, and ive learned my beardie ’pancakes’ (flatens body) when i startle him, so try to slowly reach in his tank and pet him, take it one step at a time, and dont force him or he’ll never like being handled. Pet him one day and try picking him up day to day within the tank, untill hes more comfortable, then try a few times outside the tank.


Best of luck
Jenn
11/04/09  03:31pm

 #2091957


Hotlilmike
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   Message To: Reptile_FREAK   In reference to Message Id: 2091954


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

i can handle it like days after i got him but now hes like mad or something. i think its because hes threaten. ok ill do that i heard that if you rub their head they like that. ty
11/04/09  03:35pm

 #2091959


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   Message To: Hotlilmike   In reference to Message Id: 2091957


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

Mine likes it under the chin, just be patient and take steps, there gentle lil guys. Is there any other animal in the room?? it might feel threatened bu that. Try putting a backing to the tank covering the back and 2 sides so he/she will feel extra secure.



11/04/09  03:38pm

 #2091989


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   Message To: Hotlilmike   In reference to Message Id: 2091952


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

There are several reasons your beardie may be behaving like this, so here are some questions:

1) Do you have a UVB light source? (fluorescent or mercury vapor if present)
2) How much do you feed your beardie each day? (hopefully you feed all he/she can eat in a 15 minute period once or twice daily)
3) How often do you clean the cage/enclosure? (hopefully immediately upon noticing messes)
4) How big is the cage/enclosure? (hopefully 40 gallons or bigger)
5) How many hiding spots are there? (hopefully several including a cave-like area)
6) What are you feeding your beardie? (ideal foods are small crickets, large crickets, phoenix worms, silk worms, collard greens, mustard greens, turnip greens)
7) Are you providing water? (hopefully through a dish or by hand using a dropper periodically)
8) What substrate are you using? (paper towels and newspaper are better than sand)

These may seem like rather annoying questions, but answering each one will help. Some people simply have baby beardies that are very assertive and will bluff their owners as they attempt to establish their territory. Sometimes it’s something simple like remembering to approach your beardie from the sides to help them keep calm -- approaching from above mimics a predator. Finally, if you aren’t providing proper care and sources of calcium, UVB, vitamins, and nourishment then your beardie will have development problems that will make him/her very uncomfortable and cranky. You won’t get the proper beardie experience if that’s the case.
11/04/09  04:47pm

 #2092054


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   Message To: DragonMyr   In reference to Message Id: 2091989


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

they also open their mouth when they are mad

i would also try petting him under the chin over the head b/c if you reach at them from above can frighten them even more

most likely he was fine before b/c he was really scarred by being moved into a new home
just take it slow and when picking him up try scooping him from underneath

a good thing to do is take him out at night when you turn their lights off and wrap them up in a blankie and cuddle with them it gets them used to you

you can also try putting a peice of clothing of your for him to snuggle in so he gets used to your scent

but like reptile freak said take it slow and dont ruch bonding but dont be afraid either
11/04/09  07:06pm

 #2092172


Hotlilmike
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   Message To: DragonMyr   In reference to Message Id: 2091989


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

1) yes i do fluorescent
2) i feed the dragon 10 crickets 2 times a day wit calcium
3) everyday i tried to clean the cage
4) 10 gallon since its still a baby
5) i have 2 hiding spots but the dragon doesnt go inside instead he goes on top of it.
6) i feed it small crickets
7) yea in a dish
8) im using the the carpet
i just seen thats its baby beard puffs out lol
11/05/09  01:16am

 #2092173


Hotlilmike
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   Message To: Lovetheleo   In reference to Message Id: 2092054


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

i know that they do that. i dont want him to bite me when i pet him under the chin. how can i snuggle it lol its still a baby



11/05/09  01:18am

 #2092205


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   Message To: Hotlilmike   In reference to Message Id: 2092173


 Hello i have a question about my baby dragon

honestly if u do what i tell u and take everything slow it will eventually warm up to you. sHow it your hand, slowly and sloftly pet the top of its head, when it calms down pet under the chin, i mean pet wereever u can basically and take it slow please. What kind of UVB do u have. And i could be mistaken but 10 crickets a day is WAYYY TO LITTLE!!! It should eat however much it wants in a 15 min. period, that doesnt mean u throw in 10 crix. it eats um yayy. That means u throw in a lotta crix like 20-30? and then w.e it doesnt eat in 15mins take out. 2-3 times a day.



11/05/09  06:42am


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