Beardie behaviour

[Vauno]

Hi all,

Heres a few pics of my beardie and what he does when anyone goes near him, mouth wide open and goes to bite, how do I get him out of this behaviour

Cheers Jason

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[Pat B]

Ouch!! Could it be the way you are approaching him?? I never sneak up on my Spike. I always show him my hand and pet him a little then pick him up. He has never 'bared his teeth' at me. He looks like he his defending himself....like....'get the h*** away from me or I will bite you' kind of look....just a thought!
PS....good pictures and he is beautiful!

 

[Vauno]

Yer always put hand in front and leave there for a bit, then Stroke then pick up but always does this,

Could it be as only had him for a week


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[Pat B]

Aha! If you have only had him for a week then that might be a reason why he is 'hissing' at you. It takes a good week to 10 days for a beardie to acclimate to new surroundings maybe longer. I wouldn't pick him up or do anything with him. De-clutter his viv if you need to....make it simple.

 

[slices mommy]

Talk to him too they will learn your voice. Just a little talking and petting for now. Slowly work your way up to picking him up. When I leave the house and come back I say something to him and he perks his little head up and looks for me. It's hard at first because you just want to buy them and be able to hold them and spend time with them. Mine was the kids always wanting to hold him and walk around with him.