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Expert: - 1/19/2011


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hello I have a question on the attitude of my 2 month old beardie. He rarely lets me pick hiim up and always runs away and jumps out of my hand. when i first got him he was only 2 weeks old and the lady told me at that age I cannot handle him much at that age. i tried to not handle him much and now im trying to get him used to it. the problem is that its just not working and he is starting to think of my fingers as food. and yes his lighting and heating is fine and he is fed very well.  Please help

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Hello, I had the exact same problem in the past. Just give your bearded dragon time and a good amount of attention. Time and attention will be essential. Try to offer different verities of food, he may get off the habit of thinking that your finger is food.

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I can answer every question towards the bearded dragon except for questions that deal with sickness and disease. I can answer questions on heating and UV rays, the questions pertaining to food, habitat, bedding, breeding, egg/hatchling care, nature, and attitude are my best. Last, I cannot help you with at home sickness meds, always find a vet within your area. I can answer questions regarding body language and movement. I will try to help you to the best of my ability.

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I have owned 7 bearded dragons. For 6 straight years, I have had my first male and female that i have been raising. Raising my male and female have been such an experience! Breeding them was also a great experience! After my male passed, it made me realize that raising them was one of the best experiences of my life and still currently is.

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I have no educational cedentials, but i have constant history of bearded dragon research.

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