Backdrop questions....

[Petethebeardie]

Hi, my beardie Pete saw his reflection and was attacking it when it I first got him so naturally I put up a colorful backdrop with plants and rocks etc. however the problem is now that he thinks its real so he keeps climbing to high places and throwing himself at the fake rock or plant picture. Often several times a day. He is not showing signs of stress (no black beard etc.) just more or less "persistence" should I just ignore him throwing himself into the wall or maybe get a plain colorless background etc.

 

[Taterbug]

I'd replace it - either with plain or something he can interact with. he probably can't understand why he can't go over there and while he may eventually learn he could also hurt himself or become stressed trying to get there.

 

[Petethebeardie]

I spend good money on my lizard I would preferably like something he can climb on. What is available that is interactive.

 

[Taterbug]

Cork bark slabs come to mind. Or you could make something with the foam + grout. I've not bought anything but the diy ones aren't too hard to do.

 

[Petethebeardie]

Thanks! do you have any tutorials that worked well for you?

 

[NatashaFatality]

Thanks! do you have any tutorials that worked well for you?

This is the tutorial I used for mine. It worked well and Zan loves them.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-fake-rock-cavebasking-spot-for-a-reptile-c/

I know it says it's for a cave but you can use all the same materials for a backdrop.