{"id":445,"date":"2021-06-24T18:14:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T18:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/?p=445"},"modified":"2022-10-26T08:09:40","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T08:09:40","slug":"petting-bearded-dragons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingreptiles.com\/petting-bearded-dragons\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Bearded Dragons Like Being Pet and Held?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Bearded dragons are semi-social animals. They enjoy interacting with humans, but they do not need interaction for their physical and social well-being. When in captivity, they need to be petted every once and again to bond with the owner. Knowing how to do it right goes a long way in bonding with them and avoiding any issues with the interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bearded dragons like to be pet, although they’re not very sociable animals. When petting them, pick them up by the belly, give them gentle rubs on the head, chin, and belly, and put them back into their cage. Petting your dragon should be done daily for about 10 minutes per session.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Petting a bearded dragon isn’t like petting your cat or dog, where you can do it while focusing on your book or glass of wine. Instead, dragons need your full attention to the extent that you need your hands and watch their behavior while you pet them. Otherwise, you might have an issue with them that may lead to a bite or scratch from your lizard friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n