Glass Surfing, But Jumping????

Scherfz1 · Aug 29, 2016

So I realize what glass surfing is and my little guy does that every now and then, but today I have literally watched him climb onto his little spot and try to jump out. what could this all be about? He is just over 3mo old and i have had him since he was just under two months old. thanks for the help!

Zack

AHBD · Aug 29, 2016

Hi Zack....little beardies are very energetic and since he knows there's a big world right out beyond the glass he'd like to get to it.

Can you post a few pics of the little jumper and his tank ? Here's how :
https://www.beardeddragon.org/useruploads/ Then hit XIMG

Also a list of the exact brand of lights and the temps ?

Scherfz1 · Aug 29, 2016

this is floyd, this is when i first got him, he is quite bigger now but my cloud hasnt updated yet

all temps are perfect and all bulbs are correct with the tubes. he is weighing in at 30g currently and usually puts on one or to g's a day unless heavy shedding then he maintains. i bought him from Fire and Ice dragons, he's a super citrus and keeps getting brighter with ever shed!!!

Scherfz1 · Aug 29, 2016

and yes after i posted the new thread i pulled him out and he ran around on my bed with me to then end up curling up under the blanket i had..

CooperDragon · Aug 29, 2016

He looks feisty! I'd just let him roam and explore a safe area so he can burn energy and satisfy curiosity. The little guys can be VERY curious and want to explore everything in sight. They tend to calm down as they get older so enjoy it while it lasts. It goes by quickly =)

Scherfz1 · Aug 29, 2016

CooperDragon":24qrji5p said:
He looks feisty! I'd just let him roam and explore a safe area so he can burn energy and satisfy curiosity. The little guys can be VERY curious and want to explore everything in sight. They tend to calm down as they get older so enjoy it while it lasts. It goes by quickly =)

ya I am kinda excited for the tamer days though lol he likes watching Netflix with me so I am happy. but will defiantly pull him out more to roam about. his cage is pretty bare and just the basics so he could adjust easier so i figure its time to get him a little more setup so he can stay entertained in his vivy

Taterbug · Aug 30, 2016

Reptiles aren't really clever enough to understand glass, it's clear so the figure they can just go through it. In some cases this can cause injury (like sores from rubbing or from smashing into the glass), so be mindful.

It's possible he want to explore, but if his enclosure is barren it's possible he feels unsafe and is trying to escape. More enrichment may not fix the issue (pepper still bonks into his doors and glass surfs when he wants it) but will be good for him long term.

Scherfz1 · Aug 30, 2016

Well he doesn't have any type of hide yet just so he can easily get crickets. I believe he wants a hide due to the fact he went right under the banket I was using once he was done exploring.

CooperDragon · Aug 30, 2016

That's a good point. If he is showing signs of wanting a cozy area I would offer it. Even something like a habba hut half log that you can easily pull out during feeding time should do the trick. I'm still in favor of providing time outside of the tank though. Part of that has to do with enrichment and mind development and part of it has to do with the thought that the enclosures we provide aren't large enough, especially during the phases in which they want to roam around their environment.

Scherfz1 · Aug 30, 2016

CooperDragon":prjbycwr said:
That's a good point. If he is showing signs of wanting a cozy area I would offer it. Even something like a habba hut half log that you can easily pull out during feeding time should do the trick. I'm still in favor of providing time outside of the tank though. Part of that has to do with enrichment and mind development and part of it has to do with the thought that the enclosures we provide aren't large enough, especially during the phases in which they want to roam around their environment.

Most defiantly I will be doing some sort of hide for him, and enjoy him out of the tank by all means, I was just going slow with it to not stress him out to his new home. case he does love watching netflix from the top of my knee

CooperDragon · Aug 30, 2016

Sounds familiar =)

Taterbug · Aug 30, 2016

CooperDragon":3jnftii2 said:
That's a good point. If he is showing signs of wanting a cozy area I would offer it. Even something like a habba hut half log that you can easily pull out during feeding time should do the trick. I'm still in favor of providing time outside of the tank though. Part of that has to do with enrichment and mind development and part of it has to do with the thought that the enclosures we provide aren't large enough, especially during the phases in which they want to roam around their environment.

Of course an ideal solution is a suitably sized enclosure with enrichment in it

Roaming/outside time is a good thing to provide but not an alternative.

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