Circles

Hey all, i read somewhere that if a beardies got circles on his stomach its due to stress. they called em "stress circles" is this true? mine has it and hes about 6-7 months old id say. and hes agressive he likes to bite and he runs. hopefully thatll stop soon but i was wondering about the stomach circles. thanks

Yes, dragons can get patterns on their stomach when they're stressed, but they can also get them when they're cold, and mine get them sometimes when they're sleeping. There are lots of reasons those patterns appear besides just stress.

Is your dragon allowing you to handle him at all, or is he just biting you when you reach in his domain?

Nope he dont put up with that handlin stuff and he just stares at me if im near his cage and wont eat till i go away. he reminds me of a cranky hermit, hates people and hates people near him.

Oh, those grumpy ones are about my favorites! Just be persistent, handling him little by little, and he should eventually get over his attitude a bit.

Well ive tried to chase him around and pick him up at least once a day . Seems to be the same, he just stares at me with eyes of suspicion, WILL NOT look away. If im near him he stares at me until i go away. And still lunes at me unless i have his food dish then hell just stare at my hand mouth open.

You still must be persistent. Instead of 'chasing' him around his enclosure, just simply place your hand in the enclosure. Rest your hand on the bottom, palm up. Try placing a super worm in the palm of your hand and offer it to him. Do this (not the super worm part) several times per day, and build his trust. Part of his problem is probably puberty, however, not being persistent and consistent will only reinforce his bad attitude.