It is normal for a new young beardie to be afraid and even try to bite but 99% of those that do that do stop and except their people. I've had nice sweet babies that decide sometime around 5 to 7 months old that they want to show that they are tough stuff but go back to being sweet cudly dragons when they find I don't buy it.
What I found that helps the process along is when they open their mouths just drop something they like in. I use silkies for little ones and supers for large juvie dragons. They will clamp down on them then finish eating it. They might act like they are going to bite again so just repeat the process. I then stroke and pet them for awhile. Pretty soon they just keep their mouths closed and they calm down as they realize your not only not going away but it really isn't so bad and they like being petted.

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