Re: handeling baby beardies

Thanks for the advice. He is always on his perch and when I come near him he
runs. I will keep tryin because I want him calm. Thanks again...PAT
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> "Pat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I have a bearded dragon, probably 3 /12 months old, and he is a freak.
He
> > hates to be picked up or touched. My daughters want to hold him but I'm
> > afraid he will get away. I have owned him for 5 weeks now and I only
> handle
> > him inside the tank. What I would like to know is when will he calm
down?
> I
> > know he is still young and I'm hoping he will get better with age. Has
> > anyone had similar problems? I want to be able to have him out of the
tank
> > and not have him freak out. If you can help, please write
> > back.....thanks...pat
> >
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> Try stroking his back every morning, then every evening put your hand in
the
> viv and see if he will put his feet on you. If he will, let him walk onto
> you. If not just use one finger to stroke him gently under his chin or on
> his chest. When he will let you do this without running away then you can
> gently pick him up by putting your hand under his chest and letting him
step
> onto your hand. Don't pick him up without giving his feet anywhere to
stand,
> Beardies are very nervous if they haven't got anything to put their feet
on.
> He will get used to being handled as long as you are gentle and always let
> his feet stand on something.
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