| One of bearded dragon's best qualities is that they | | | | Skin |
| usually don't have a problem being handled. There are | | | | You also need to be aware that dragon's have very |
| a few things you need to know about handling your | | | | rough skin. It can easily scratch your skin if you're |
| beardie though. This article will give you a few tips | | | | not too careful. If you want to prevent his, then you |
| for handling a bearded dragon. | | | | need to wear long sleeves when handling your |
| Age | | | | bearded dragon. A light pair of gloves could also be |
| It is very important that you're extremely careful | | | | useful. |
| when handling young dragons. Hatchlings and babies | | | | Nails |
| can easily be harmed if you're too rough with them. | | | | These lizards can grow very sharp toenails. So, be |
| You should wait until hatchlings are at least a month | | | | extra careful about those. The gloves and long |
| old before you try to handle them at all. When you | | | | sleeves mentioned earlier will help with this problem. It |
| do handle young dragons, make sure you're gentle | | | | will also help if you trim the toenails every couple of |
| and that you don't move them around too fast. | | | | weeks. |
| Tail | | | | Bacteria |
| You should know that beardie's tails can break off | | | | Reptiles can carry Salmonella bacteria in their mouths. |
| very easily. Therefore, never pick him up by the tail. | | | | This can be transmitted to you from your dragon. |
| However, if the tail does break off for some reason, | | | | Therefore, try not to handle your beardie if you |
| it will grow back eventually. But it won't look the | | | | have any open cuts or scrapes. Also, wash your |
| same as the original. Breaking his tail is also very, very | | | | hands thoroughly after handling your lizard. |
| painful, so you don't want to do that to your pet. | | | | |