Beardie standing...weird?

[Ladydragon543]

We've had our Beardie for a few weeks, he's pretty young yet. Been shedding and eating just fine but today caught him standing up with his pelvis against the glass but leaning all the way back like he was pulling a move from the matrix or something. Is this normal??

I looked through the silly sleeping board and didn't see any pictures or descriptions of similar behavior, closest was just sleeping standing against the glass but tell you what his back looked broken. He's fine as far as I can tell? Moving fine, eating fine, etc. But idk, it was just alarming as hell. Am I just over reacting?

Eta: figured out pictures. Here's Copper doing his weird matrix pose...

Should I be worried?

 

[Garrus]

Is there something above him out of frame that could be capturing his interest? My Arthur did something similar to try and bite the ventilation on his enclosure out of curiosity.

 

[Gormagon]

I think its just one of those weird positions they pull on you at times... He thinks it comfortable!

I did notice the pellets you are using as substrate, this is a dangerous thing to put dragons on, it is a big impaction risk if ingested. Loose substrates are not a good choice! Impaction can cause paralysis and death .
I always recommend, rough texture floor tile (easier to clean and disinfect and, will not promote bacteria growth or, viruses and, keeps their nails trimmed nicely), nonadhesive shelf liner, paper towels, newsprint and vinyl flooring. These are all easy to clean and, will not cause impaction.

 

[Garrus]

Agreed on the tiling, not having to worry about impaction with Arthur licking everything he sees is a godsend.

 

[Ladydragon543]

Yeah we've been doing mega research and found out that these pellets are bad, we just have to wait for Payday and then we are switching it out. The tile sounds like a great idea! We were leaning towards the vita sand but from what I can those are bad too. So tile it is!

 

[Garrus]

Yeah we've been doing mega research and found out that these pellets are bad, we just have to wait for Payday and then we are switching it out. The tile sounds like a great idea! We were leaning towards the vita sand but from what I can those are bad too. So tile it is!

ANY particulate substrate is asking for an impaction. Their first method of investigating and exploring is their tongue. It isn't as bad when you don't feed them live food in their enclosure, but there is no particulate substrate which doesn't have the potential to do serious harm. Not a one.

 

[kingofnobbys]

Yep they are goofy little buggers when young .... it's not just a bearded dragon behavior too, my skinks all do that too.

As to the substrate .... please ditch the pellets , they are very dangerous as a substrate for a bearded dragon and impossible to keep hygienic and clean. Those pellets WILL KILL HIM.

You might find it beneficial to check methodically through my cheat sheet as I suspect you've received very bad advise from the seller.
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=234738&p=1806050#p1806050

 

[kingofnobbys]

Yeah we've been doing mega research and found out that these pellets are bad, we just have to wait for Payday and then we are switching it out. The tile sounds like a great idea! We were leaning towards the vita sand but from what I can those are bad too. So tile it is!

Don't wait, you have a perfect substrate in the pantry = absorbant kitchen grade paper toweling (comes in multi-roll packs). Simply remove the pellets and lay a few layers of paper toweling , is easy cleanup (remove soiled sheets and replace with clean sheets).

 

[JessPets]

Yeah we've been doing mega research and found out that these pellets are bad, we just have to wait for Payday and then we are switching it out. The tile sounds like a great idea! We were leaning towards the vita sand but from what I can those are bad too. So tile it is!

Don't wait, you have a perfect substrate in the pantry = absorbant kitchen grade paper toweling (comes in multi-roll packs). Simply remove the pellets and lay a few layers of paper toweling , is easy cleanup (remove soiled sheets and replace with clean sheets).

You can also just use paper towels or newspaper!

 

[Ladydragon543]

Thought I'd update y'all, we got some unexpected cash and were able to not only get him tile but a bigger tank too. Reptisun bulb for UVB is next up.

 

[CooperDragon]

That's a nice upgrade! 40g breeder? Picking up a T5 ReptiSun 10.0 when you can will set him up like a king =)

 

[Ladydragon543]

That's a nice upgrade! 40g breeder? Picking up a T5 ReptiSun 10.0 when you can will set him up like a king =)

Yep, and that's totally the plan.