Taming

• Bearded Dragons can take 2-12 months to become accustomed to humans. Before then its completely normal for one to be skittish or scared of people but there are things you can do you help get them used to you.

 

• Handle them, it's important to get them used to you but be sure to put them back if they are too upset (puffed out, biting, hissing, frantic running/hind legs)

 

• Don't take them out every time you see them. Put your hand inside and pet them or offer a snack, this way they wont associate you with being picked up.

 

• Hold your dragon and hand feed it bugs

 

• Pet your dragon while you watch TV

 

• Make a Dragon Burrito with a blanket and let it rest with you while you work/play games, etc..

 

Playing

• Let your dragon out frequently and let them run around.

 

• Some will chase a laser pointer, you can try this.

 

• Fill a ball with bugs and leave one small hole. They will bat it around to get the bugs out.

 

• Dragons seem to enjoy watching TV

 

• Throw bugs and berries for your dragon to run after.