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? On handling baby BDs.
First of all I have a Normal BP, love it! I did extensive research and it helped quite a bit. My youngest kid at the age 11 wanted to pick up a lizard. I talked to people and still did my research. Out of three different types (green iguana, green anole, and BD) we decided on a baby BD. I'm basically saying that I just didn't jump into it! I know how fragile they can be. About 4 inches including the tale. What's the best way to pick him/her up? Just looking for different options so he/she doesn't get hurt by me or my two boys. I supervise with the BP and will do the same with the BD!
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0.1.0 '14 Pastel Lesser Het. Orange Ghost, no name
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Make sure whoever is handling him/her is sitting on the ground.
Since babies tend to be a bit jumpy, we don't want any major falls.
I used my hands as a beardie treadmill until she tired out and then would just sit in my hands.
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4 inches is pretty small. They are fragile at that size and can be scared of nearly everything since at that size they are prey for nearly everything, including larger dragons. I would recommend doing as little handling as possible until he's at least 7 or 8''. Once they get a little bigger, they will dramatically calm down and make a much better pet for handling in terms of both temperament and fragility.
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Definately take these into consideration! Thanks guys
1.0.0 '12 Normal Python, Creeper
0.0.1 '12 Bearded Dragon, Alex Stalker
0.1.0 '13 Lemon Blast, Rose
0.1.0 '14 Pastel Lesser Het. Orange Ghost, no name
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