r/u_The_Bearded_Herper

When you have new reptiles that don't know or trust you yet one of the most important things you can do is put in the time. Spend time time around them without harrassing or chasing them. Just be in their presence and become a non-threatening part of the environment. Be still and quiet, and eventually, they start to explore despite your presence. You can offer specialty food items/treats to get them to associate you with positive interactions and slowly build that trust. Eventually, you can sit with your hand in the enclosure and let them explore it on their own time. Put food in your hand and let them come to you. They should eventually lose their fear of you, and if you're patient and slow, you'll gain a new friend.