Beardie keeps jumping on hot uvb light

Hello! I'm getting quite concerned as my beardie continuously keeps jumping onto his uvb light (which is really hot) from his basking platform. I have no idea how long he's been doing this for. I'm not quite sure what to do. He's acting normally but I'm quite nervous he's burning himself as it now seems it's his mission in life to get onto the uvb light. Please help, what do I do?

P. S. Sorry if this post doesn't belong in the E. R. section. I wasn't quite sure which topic to put this post in.

How far is the uvb from the basking spot and what type you have?

Hello,

Can you post a picture of your tank setup, so we can see just how he is jumping onto his
light? Is it a tube bulb?
It sounds like you are going to have to rearrange his lighting though, so he doesn't burn himself.

Tracie

Is the UV light a MVB ? a compact curly style tube ? a T8 or T5HO tube ?
and
how is it installed ?

If it's a MVB …. you need to invest in wire cage like this : https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/13X16-5CM-Reptile-Heat-Mesh-Cage-Protector-Guard-Lamp-Light-Bulb-Safety-Round/123175732182?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160908110712%26meid%3Db51f38bccee44535a9cf181fdb5124d7%26pid%3D100677%26rk%3D9%26rkt%3D19%26sd%3D272108907983%26itm%3D123175732182&_trksid=p2385738.c100677.m4598
the risk is the dragon will be very seriously burnt when it lands on or touches the very hot glass surfaces.

If it's a compact UVB globe …. it isn't really hot enough to burn the dragon , but you should discourage the dragon from leaping onto the globe, similar with T8 and T5HO tubes.

I have had dragons who were fascinated by their UVB compacts when they were in reflector domes and hung pendulum style from under the lid of their rearing tubs …. Puff used to amuse him self for ages when he got big enough to reach it by playing with it and patting it with his hands and nose and making it swing …. I remedied this by retiring the reflector domes and changing to Exo Terra Nano Hoods for the 25W UVB200 compacts in the 145L rearing tubs.

This is the tank set-up:

(Glass is dirty from the outside in second pic)

It's a T8 Reptisun tube about twelve inches from the basking spot. It's installed on the back of the tank connected by velcro.

Try put in the uvb overhead if you have a screen you can secure with tie down or zip ties some folks call it different that's all I can think of.

A T8 isn't going to be very effective at that distance. Their output drops off a lot beyond about 8'' or so. A T5 is better suited for that distance and you'd be able to keep it out of reach while still providing excellent UVB levels.

Hello,

I agree, if you are going to stick with the T8, I highly recommend installing it directly overhead
using 3M Command hooks or zip ties to secure it to the screen safely.
As suggested, the T5 tube bulb would be a terrific upgrade for him. If the UVB tube bulb was
mounted directly overhead he would be getting a better UVB exposure. Plus, he wouldn't be
able to jump on it, either. Be sure to mount it right alongside of your basking light, too.

Tracie

Beardeddtagonlover":2l67ays7 said:

Try put in the uvb overhead if you have a screen you can secure with tie down or zip ties some folks call it different that's all I can think of.

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cable ties ….

monofilament fishing line or wool also work fine.

My mistake, I double-checked and apparently it is a T5.

Yesterday, I managed to move the light so now he can't jump onto it. Thanks for all your help!

Hello,

Ok, that sounds good. The T5 tubes are very good, by Reptisun. Is it also in a fixture too?
I'm glad you got it moved overhead for him so he can't jump on it anymore.

Tracie