Will My Bearded Dragon Bite Me?

Bearded dragons are generally docile animals and unless they feel threatened or mistake your fingers for food, they will typically not bite. ... The better they are with people, the less likely they are to bite someone. This doesn't mean that beardies that are used to humans won't ever bite them.

Can a bearded dragon bite hurt you?

A bite from a baby or a juvenile bearded dragon generally won't hurt at all as they don't have that much power in their jaws yet. Their bite probably won't even break the skin. ... A bearded dragon bite may bleed and sting a bit but it shouldn't be anything to worry about.

How do you get a bearded dragon to bite you?

Some examples of ways you can handle a bearded dragon that will cause them to bite you are:
  1. Holding them too tightly.
  2. Poking or prodding them.
  3. Pinching them (even accidentally)
  4. Refusing to put them down if they want space.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.