Snapping Beardie

[abrack7022]

Lately, when I have been going to feed my beardie she has been running at me and snapping at whatever I have in my hand. She even snaps at the glass when my hand goes near the tank. I have had her for almost a month, she was adjusting well to the surroundings, and she was letting me reach in the tank without acting scared. Now, I cannot hardly hold her without her trying to get away from me. She is approximately 10-14 months old, eats 7-10 crickets, and collard greens a day with calcium, and green peas a couple times a week. Also, she poops normally. I was wondering if I am feeding her enough or not. She seems to be pretty fat, her belly rubs on the floor.

[zebrajanie]

Has she been recently startled ?  This is a defensive action.  I would just continue to move slow, talk in a low confident voice, and she should come around.
Hope this helps.

[abrack7022]

She may be startled by my ball python that is in the same room as her. I think I am going to have to move my python's tank so the beardie cant see her. I will continue to move slow and talk calmly to her to see if that helps. Thanks.