My Beardie Puffs Out His Belly When I Touch Him Is This Normal?

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It's a sign your beardie isn't used to being handled. Over time he should calm down with that.

It is normal. My male, i've had for over a year now constantly does it. Even though i handle him on a regular. I think i just ended up with a grumpy one.

So yeah. Don't worry, keep handling and try hand feeding some greens. Hopefully over time yours will calm down


Btw. have moved this to the Lizard help section.

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I am super noodles.

yeah mine tends to do it in his viv, taking him out of it and he's fine watches tv and scappers around quite happly

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How long have you had it?

As the previous posters have said most the time it's normal behaviour especially in one that isn't used to being handled.

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mine used 2 do it but after a month or so of me picking him up he is fine

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he just wants to make you think he's big and butch - might just scare big predators off

Thanks For The Advice!
He Has Stopped Now Because He Has Settled In!

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That's good news!

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My Reptiles.1.1.0 Bearded dragon.0.0.1 Argentine Black and White tegu.