Beardie glass surfing for months

[maskedburito]

Hi,

My bearded dragon went into brumation at 8 months. Was totally normal before this, woke up after 2 months and now he is insane, he glass surfs for 8 hours a day non stop, losing his mind. He also wont eat, barely touching food. This has gone on way too long, about a month. He will surf at the front door, assuming he wants out. He has now started surfing the back corner. I have tried blocking his reflection, doesnt change anything. After this exhausting day he will eventually go hide in his wooden hide a few hours before the lights shut off.

Nothing has changed in his setup, all the temperatures are right. He was eating fine before brumation. So I am not sure whats changed his behaviour. He got a bloody nose from rubbing on the glass so much. I let him out to run, and he goes wild for hours running around the house, but typically has a black beard while doing this.

I know so many things can cause glass surfing, but this is excessive! Any tips?

 

[CooperDragon]

If the temperatures and UVB exposure in the tank are OK, then it may just be hormones going crazy. Keep track of his weight and if his weight is relatively stable just do what you're doing and let him run around the house and burn energy as much as you can. Maybe put a portable basking light out somewhere so he can stop to warm up as needed. My guy did this for a while too around that age but has since calmed down quite a lot.