Waving?

[Wuntu Menny]

Ok, somebody explain this one. I don't keep beardies, but I always see the little guys going through this comical foreleg waving ritual. What is the purpose of this? Is it some sort of territorial display? Secret beardie handshake? A reptilian highfive? Some kind of herp yoga?

WM

[reptilez]

I think i read somewhere that its them trying to say something like "Don't eat me!".
But Im not sure LOL
-Reptilez

[drewlowe]

it's a sign that it is being submissive.

[Wuntu Menny]

Aha!

Thanks for clearing that up. Taking that into account, would it be safe to say that a beardie demonstrating this behaviour as a juvie would make a better pet than a dominant one?

WM

[eyespy]

I've seen it go either way, Wuntu Menny. Some are nervous, high-strung, panicking wavers all their lives but most are just acting all little and helpless and cute and are terrific pets that form a nice strong bond.

The fun thing about beardies is that they are very intelligent and social lizards and each one has a unique personality. You'll just have to keep us posted as to your friends' little characters.

[raebug2000]

the wave. it's supposed to be something like " im a bearded dragon/ please dont eat me" sometimes i have observed my female Figment ( who by the way is officially a girl) do the wave while hunting " im a bearded dragon/ ima gonna eat you"