Bearded dragons
Parasite Control:
All new reptiles
should be suspected of parasites. Fecal examinations should be performed during
the first 4 weeks, and every year before hibernation / winter rest.
Because the eggs oft
he parasites may not appear in the first fecal examinations, collect fecal from
2-3 times.
Care:
Keep handling to a minimum.
In nature, when something picks
up the dragon, the dragon is in danger and stress. Thus, handling may be
stressful fort he dragon, also you can’t see it directly. In fact may even
appear to enjoy being touched, excessiv handling should be avoided. The whole
animal isn’t construed for tactile stimuli like cuddle or handling.
They are still individuals
animals, they can recognise their carer, they are curious and snoopy.
But they don't prefere tactile stimuli or cuddle.
Important: Closed eyes = go away
Human body language, or mammal
body language is other than the body language of reptile.
Sex:
Female: one bulge | Male: Two bulge |