18 month old puffed up wide mouth angry dragon

[montymokeeper]

Can anyone advise why our mild natured beardie, has suddenly had a personaility transplant?
He is puffing up, keeping his mouth open very widely and the slightest movement seems to be making him angry.

We have tried to stroke him and this seems to calm him a little but the slightest movement makes him puff up again.

He is a well handled beardie, so this is very unlike him.

[zebrajanie]

Sounds as if he was frightened about something.. I would try giving him some time, and I wouldn't back down from the aggressive actions.

[montymokeeper]

Will try, thanks for the advice, just really shocked me and I am hesitant to put my hand in as I think he is going to bite me.

[tommytatz]

yeah i agree with janie, something must of give him a fright. just give him time and dont back down 

[Thibor]

Have you changed anything in his tank? Or even moved the tank to a different spot?
It could be something new that he's just seen now and is setting him off.

[badboyhill42980]

what kind of uvb bulb do u have maybe it is a problem with his eyes and all he is seeing is the movement


tom

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how is the little fella doing?  was it that he was just having a bad day?

[Snow]

Or maybe you have gotten a haircut lately?

[montymokeeper]

My beardie is ok now he is fine and acting normal and now is shedding but is a little quiet. He is letting us touch him and im not scared to put my hand in cause i know he wont bite me when he is in a good mood ....

           Thanks everyone