Can a wyrmling dragon use spell trigger items?

[deuxhero]

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Spell Trigger: Spell trigger activation is similar to spell completion, but it’s even simpler. No gestures or spell finishing is needed, just a special knowledge of spellcasting that an appropriate character would know, and a single word that must be spoken. Spell trigger items can be used by anyone whose class can cast the corresponding spell. This is the case even for a character who can’t actually cast spells, such as a 3rd-level paladin. The user must still determine what spell is stored in the item before she can activate it. Activating a spell trigger item is a standard action and does not provoke attacks of opportunity.

Does a dragon that doesn't yet have casting, such as a very young red dragon, need UMD to activate spell trigger items or is its RHD not a class?

[Melkiador]

No one knows. Dragon isn’t a class, but has a class-like ability. And we aren’t likely to ever get an official answer on something like this.

I’d probably allow it, just because it seems fun, but there is likely no “intention” here one way or the other.

[OmniMage]

You only need 1 level in a class to be able to use their wands.

I don't have a problem with a young dragon being able to use wands. Just don't over equip the dragon, or otherwise it would be more powerful than CR would suggest.