Handling

[bailey]

My bd has been here for a little more than 3 weeks. What kind of schedule should I be on with handling? 30mins twice a day or more or less? Some people on another site that's dedicated only to beardies said that a good way to gain trust is to let him fall asleep on me when it's close to lights out. I tried that tonight even though he's shedding. When he was on my lap he was scampering. I couldn't tell if he was investigating or trying to get away. I feel like if he was trying to get away he would have. I then put him under my shirt on my belly to share body heat and he seemed to doze off but never fully went to sleep. I'm going to try that again in a couple of days. Any suggestions on the handling?? I don't want to over do it or under do it. I'm used to snakes who aren't as social as a bd and I'm still learning. Thanks.