Acting weird to reflection

[Zax412]

I just got a beardie two days ago, he eats a little of both crickets and his favorite butternut squash, he's just starting to shed along his head. I have done a lot of research already so I know he is still adjusting, his temps are fine on both sides, he likes to lay on the floor of the warm side, he occasionally sees his reflection, puts his face to the glass then pace back and forth with the occasional licking his reflection. He is just a baby I'd say he is two month since he is only 7". Should I be worried about him laying on the warm side floor a lot, and does anyone know what's up with his reflection behavior?

 

[CooperDragon]

Thats common, especially with younger dragons. He is probably curious about it. you could put paper up on the sides of the tank to help cut down on reflection. That's especially a good idea if he starts to really bash into the glass and risks hurting himself. Otherwise if he's OK with handling just let him out for a bit to roam around and explore a safe area of the house when it looks like he's after his reflection or wants out.

 

[Zax412]

Alrighty thank you, I knew they can wave or head bob their reflection I just wanted to make just pacing back and forth (occasionally licking it) was normal

 

[Zax412]

Thats common, especially with younger dragons. He is probably curious about it. you could put paper up on the sides of the tank to help cut down on reflection. That's especially a good idea if he starts to really bash into the glass and risks hurting himself. Otherwise if he's OK with handling just let him out for a bit to roam around and explore a safe area of the house when it looks like he's after his reflection or wants out.

So he's started to glass surf ant his reflection but as he ages he'll figure out it's him he sees

 

[CooperDragon]

Yep. They seem to lose interest as they get older.