Although it is rare, bearded dragons will sometimes bite people. Usually, this happens when finger feeding your beardie because they can associate your fingers with food or smell the food on your fingers. To avoid this, you can use reptile feeding tongs that can be bought at your local pet store. Alternatively, you can wear a pair of clean gardening gloves if you want to keep finger feeding your bearded dragon.
Other than this, the only other times when a bearded dragon may bite you would be when they feel threatened for their lives, or as self-defense. If you’ve gotten your pet from a good breeder, treat him or her well because they will know nothing better. You should also learn how to detect when it feels anxious, and then you should be able to avoid being bitten. But even if you suffer a few bites, don’t worry!
Again, don't worry. Bearded dragons are not poisonous/venomous. You still may want to check your bearded dragon for these symptoms:
1. Rejection of food
2. Rotting or dying flesh in or around the mouth
3. Swelling in or around the mouth
4. Oddly colored discharge or saliva
5. Inflamed head and/or face
If your Bearded dragon is experiencing any of the following symptoms, you must take your beardie to the vet, as this is a condition called Mouth Rot. Your vet may prescribe antibiotics or an injection, while advanced Mouth Rot may call for surgical intervention.
If you have been bitten by a dragon diagnosed with mouth rot, ask the vet about it. They may send you to a doctor's office to check it checked for infection. In the meantime, disinfect the bite and keep it clean.
Other than this, the only other times when a bearded dragon may bite you would be when they feel threatened for their lives, or as self-defense. If you’ve gotten your pet from a good breeder, treat him or her well because they will know nothing better. You should also learn how to detect when it feels anxious, and then you should be able to avoid being bitten. But even if you suffer a few bites, don’t worry!
Again, don't worry. Bearded dragons are not poisonous/venomous. You still may want to check your bearded dragon for these symptoms:
1. Rejection of food
2. Rotting or dying flesh in or around the mouth
3. Swelling in or around the mouth
4. Oddly colored discharge or saliva
5. Inflamed head and/or face
If your Bearded dragon is experiencing any of the following symptoms, you must take your beardie to the vet, as this is a condition called Mouth Rot. Your vet may prescribe antibiotics or an injection, while advanced Mouth Rot may call for surgical intervention.
If you have been bitten by a dragon diagnosed with mouth rot, ask the vet about it. They may send you to a doctor's office to check it checked for infection. In the meantime, disinfect the bite and keep it clean.
