A whip works wonders on taming wild beardes....



just joking



Since he is several years old and you don't really have any clue what his previous owners did to you or how they cared for him, it will be a long slow processes to gain his trust so he is calm when held. Persistance and patiences is what is needed. ALways try to pick him up from below, instead of reaching down into the cage from above. If he is in a cage with doors on the side, this is much easier than if he's in a cage that only opens on the top.



If you are worried he will bite or if he actually does, may be better to wear thick work gloves to protect your fingers. Hold him for a few minutes in your hands, being careful not to drop him. Best way to hold him is to place him on the palm of your hand, facing away from you and tuck his tail between your arm and body to keep it from being thrashed about. Hold him as long as possible and once he does calm down for a few seconds, put him back into his cage. Always try to put him back into the cage after he calms or at least stops thrashing and struggling, this way he will learn doing that won't get him instantly put back into the cage. Hopefully in time he will remain calm completely in your hand from the instant he gets picked up.



There are other techniques but this should work. You can stop wearing the gloves too, as soon as he starts to calm down enough you don't worry he will bite you. Just keep in mind that it will take a few months to tame him or more.

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