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[cierahailee]

I bought a beardie 2 weeks ago, don't know how old he is but he is about 4 inches. He was cool the first 4 or 5 days that I had him and know he tries to jump out of my hand every time I have him. I have also noticed that the last 3 or 4 days that I have had him I will try to get him before bed time and he will puff up at me and open his mouth and run so that I can not catch him. Is this normal behavior and if so how long does it last? Do I just have a stubborn beardi?

[RichardA]

You need to just let it be for a while.....let it settle in and get to feeding and such good. Then worry about trying to hold it.....they will typically get better at being held as they age.

[cierahailee]

So then this behavior is normal at first? I want to make sure that this is normal and it will get better because tomorrow is the last day that I can take him back. Trust me I dont want to take him back, I love him but I am gun shy when it comes to animals because I have had some bad luck with animals and bad behavior in my past!

[BMorrison]

A healthy baby beardie will puff up and be afraid of you at first, think about it... they're tiny... about as long as one of your fingers and having a big hand comin' at them should freak them out. Also try and not hold them to high in the air because if they jump a long fall can do a little beardie in. Give the little fella time to settle in. What you are experiencing sounds like completely normal behavior. You'll be fine and congratulations on the new baby beardie! Just be careful and read up a bit on them! Congrats again!

[cierahailee]

Thanks so much you guys!

[RichardA]

You bet.....hang in there, they grow into wonderful pet lizards with age.

[cierahailee]

thanks again!! i will hang in there. i love the little guy and just wanted to make sure this was normal behavior. thanks again for all of you guys help!!

[Evans]

Let the little fellow settle in for about a week or so. The you can slowly start to handle him. At first start with short handling time then each time you get him out maybe hold him for just a little longer.

[RichardA]

I start all mine by just putting my hand in there here and there and letting them come to me. Once they start to come over and lick ya.....your in then!

[cierahailee]

They lick? How funny! Thanks!