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wiggy148 · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:32 pm Post subject: How much handling

Hi, we are new to reptile keeping and have just got a young bearded dragon, we want to know how much handling is advised, we don't want to upset him but we want him to get used to being handled,

this is SPIKE

cass · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject:

i would leave him to settle for a few days , then after a few days slowly put ur hand in , under his chin , not over the top of him as it will scare him , if he doesnt walk onto ur hane u can try sliding ur hand under him , they normally adjust well to handling , only have out for around 20 mins though as its getting cold this time of year Very Happy

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Peter Parrot · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:54 pm Post subject:

Even "untameable" reptiles such as monitors can be got to a stage where they will be habituated to humans. If you just go about the business of feeding and watering him after a period has elapsed for him to settle in, and don`t try to pick him up, with patience you will get results.

To a lizard, the act of picking them up smacks of predation. So I find that if I don`t ever try and pick them up, then with time they will see me as not being a threat and will in the end come to me. When the lizard is climbing on to your arm voluntarily to grab a locust from your fingers then you know you are winning hands down. Patience is the key. Wink

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Indigo Blue Fish · Key Member Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 226

Oh how exquisite...
I watched the hatching of a pretty little baby named Dru, and I have to admit, I'm smitten.

(Damn you, you know who you are!)

I'm SERIOUSLY thinking about converting a wardrobe or something!
*laughs*

As with all animals, don't move quickly or suddenly around him, and he'll get used to you very quickly.
If he does what you want him to do, make soft reassuring sounds, but never make loud noises if he does something wrong.
You'll get good results in no time - it's worked for all manner of animals for me; from axolotl to cats, budgies to gerbils, fish to dogs! (yes, even fish. My labidochromis is a smart little guy!)

Rickeezee · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:30 am Post subject:

Indigo Blue Fish · Key Member Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 226

*is giggling delightedly*

Stop it stop it stop it - My nan would murder me if I tried!

Spike is incredible by the way, all those spines...

I hear rumour you can take them walkies too... Rick?

Rickeezee · Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject:

on warm day yes.
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