Aggresive Baby Jones Armadillo Lizard?

Question

I was told at the petshop that they are friendly nice little lizards, and they enjoy being held. My Armadillo lizard is a baby, about 2 inches long. thats including the tail. But he is turning out to be a bad boy. I really dont know if it is a boy or not. but i have had him for almost a month now, and it hasnt shed or anything but it is becoming aggresive, he is in a ten gallon tank right now by him self, and gets PLENTY of pinhead crickets, but the last couple times i have handled him to move him and clean the tank, he has opened his mouth and hissed and yesterday he actually nipped me. He has the right temprature and is feed well, and he is in a room where the comotion is very minimal. Will he grow out of it or will he keep becoming more aggresive? someone please help. I have heard that if they bite when they are full grown they bite so hard they break their own jaw, I DONT WANT THIS, not for my sake but his. Please help! he is very , and very active if he dont know u r there

Basically all i want to know is if other jones armadillo lizards agresive? I know they all have their own personalities, but i thought and was told that they were generally sweet natured.

Answer 1

I had a Jones Armadillo Lizard many years ago.. you have brought back memories... yes.. it was just as agressive as yours. Keep in mind most pet shops will tell you anything that might be in the interest of a sale.. like hamsters being good pets for children... Armadillo lizards are not hard to keep, don't be too put off by the aggression.. they are really not that bad.

Answer 2

their nothing to do lol he like that
come on if you was that lizard you probably be scared and wanting to defend your self