Glass surfing non-stop for weeks

[J4ckdaw-]

As the title says, Leo’s been glass surfing non-stop for at least a week and a half already. He’s already caused permanent damage to his enclosure’s walls and sliding doors, and he’s been doing it to the extreme, it’s reached the point where I am genuinely concerned about him hurting himself somehow.

Can someone tell me exactly what the hell is going on right here? He’s a mature male, 11 months, so could it be breeding urges? Or post-brumation crazies? He’s been doing this non stop, and his scratching noises are slowly driving me insane. I’m putting up cardboard along the walls to prevent more damage.

His lights, temps, humidity, and everything are spot on so I strongly doubt that is the cause. Basking spot is 103 degrees (9” away from basking spot), humidity is 24%, UVB is 21” away from the floor (14%). He isn’t showing signs of stress, he’s eating fine, hr hasn’t lost any weight… what is going on?

He’s already damaged the scales on his snout from rubbing them against the wall, and he’s fallen from the walls a couple times. He’s putting himself in danger. How can I fix this problem and ensure his safety? Is this something I should be concerned about? This is my first male, so I’m unsure of what to expect.

 

[KarrieRee]

As the title says, Leo’s been glass surfing non-stop for at least a week and a half already. He’s already caused permanent damage to his enclosure’s walls and sliding doors, and he’s been doing it to the extreme, it’s reached the point where I am genuinely concerned about him hurting himself somehow.

Can someone tell me exactly what the hell is going on right here? He’s a mature male, 11 months, so could it be breeding urges? Or post-brumation crazies? He’s been doing this non stop, and his scratching noises are slowly driving me insane. I’m putting up cardboard along the walls to prevent more damage.

His lights, temps, humidity, and everything are spot on so I strongly doubt that is the cause. Basking spot is 103 degrees (9” away from basking spot), humidity is 24%, UVB is 21” away from the floor (14%). He isn’t showing signs of stress, he’s eating fine, hr hasn’t lost any weight… what is going on?

He’s already damaged the scales on his snout from rubbing them against the wall, and he’s fallen from the walls a couple times. He’s putting himself in danger. How can I fix this problem and ensure his safety? Is this something I should be concerned about? This is my first male, so I’m unsure of what to expect.

I am assuming you have let him out for 2 hrs at time- ? Did it do any good and stop the surfing for that day or did he go back to doing it again?

 

[J4ckdaw-]

I am assuming you have let him out for 2 hrs at time- ? Did it do any good and stop the surfing for that day or did he go back to doing it again?

I take him out of his enclosure for on minimum 2 hours at a time, every day, but he shows no signs of stopping.

 

[xp29]

I take him out of his enclosure for on minimum 2 hours at a time, every day, but he shows no signs of stopping.

Are you ABSOLUTELY positive he is a he ? ( not doubting you at all) that's the way Ruby acts a week to two weeks before laying eggs. I dunno how a creature so small can cause so much commotion lol.

 

[KarrieRee]

I take him out of his enclosure for on minimum 2 hours at a time, every day, but he shows no signs of stopping.

Ok so lets sex the dragon-- please place on a kitchen table vent facing camera w/ the tail in the air

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Are you ABSOLUTELY positive he is a he ? ( not doubting you at all) that's the way Ruby acts a week to two weeks before laying eggs. I dunno how a creature so small can cause so much commotion lol.

I can guarantee he is male

 

[KarrieRee]

I can guarantee he is male

Then I would say hes got raging hormones going on w/ spring fever as well

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Then I would say hes got raging hormones going on w/ spring fever as well

He’s gotten to the point where he is literally slamming himself against the walls… is that normal?

 

[KarrieRee]

He’s gotten to the point where he is literally slamming himself against the walls… is that normal?

Not really- what does he do when you get him out for awhile? Have you checked temps

 

[J4ckdaw-]

Not really- what does he do when you get him out for awhile? Have you checked temps

I’ve checked the temps, they’re sitting at about 104 degrees on the basking spot right now, and when I take him out he tries to run off of high surfaces and goes nuts.

 

[KarrieRee]

I’ve checked the temps, they’re sitting at about 104 degrees on the basking spot right now, and when I take him out he tries to run off of high surfaces and goes nuts.

This does not sound right- I would recommend a vet check - do you have a reptile vet?

 

[J4ckdaw-]

This does not sound right- I would recommend a vet check - do you have a reptile vet?

I believe it was just raging hormones, he’s mellowed down now. No glass surfing for over a week.

 

[KarrieRee]

I believe it was just raging hormones, he’s mellowed down now. No glass surfing for over a week.

Good

 

[lilith13]

I am assuming you have let him out for 2 hrs at time- ? Did it do any good and stop the surfing for that day or did he go back to doing it again?

My bearded dragon used to do that when he wanted his house cleaned.
Hopefully, it isn't something serious.

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

They go through a higher than normal hormone level in the early spring or middle spring. It can vary from dragon to dragon as to when they are so hormonal.

Tracie