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Bearded dragon suddenly being aggressive?
so my juvenile bearded dragon, about 3-4 months is all of a sudden being aggressive. I used to use a sock ( because Im scared she will bite me) to pick her up in the morning because she was tired so she wouldn't squirm and jump as much. She was very calm and eventually I would put her on my bare hands. But this morning she was sleeping in her hammock ( which is kinda weird because she usually sleeps on the floor) I tried to pick her up with a sock and she started scooting away so I thought maybe she doesn't want to held today so i just started petting her and she was gaping her mouth so I immediately stopped. Also recently, she was been turning darker and getting light but still visible stress marks when I reach into her terrarium. Why is she being more aggressive? Is it a phase or did something spook her. Could it have been my leopard gecko? Because she is in the same room as her ( obviously different enclosures) but they are able to see each other. I heard it may just be a phase and if so when will it end? Please help! Thanks :) I have a UVb light and heat lamp she eats and poops well.
2 Answers
- 6 years ago
This probably has to do with the environment in the tank. It is very easy with reptiles to mess up something slightly, whether it be feeding, enclosure temperatures etc.. I myself had this problem when I first bought a reptile, it started acting weird because I was doing something wrong, that I didn't know about.
My best advice is to do research. Look up all you can about how to take care of it. When to feed, how much to feed, enclosure temperatures, things bearded dragons need in the enclosure like the substrate and hides. Also, make sure you handle him a few times a week to make sure he stays used to it be normal to be touched by a human. Look up bearded dragon husbandry. It is common in younger reptiles to have aggression because they are not used to being handled. When you first put your hand in the cage, make sure everything you do is in front of it so it can see and is not scared. Move slowly and before even touching it, put your hand in front of him. I hope this helps you out!
- 6 years ago
He is Probally really hungry or the tank is to hot it should be no hotter than100F try just feeding him about 1.5-2 times more to see if it helps if he cleans his plate give him a little more at least that is what I did with my Beardie when he was biting and being aggressive he was just Hungary!
Good luck😄
Source(s): Bearded Dragon Owner
