- Beardie name(s)
- Ginger
Hello all,
I posted a similar question a few months ago but I don't believe I got the answers I'm looking for, and I have new information. Thank you to everyone who responded before, and here goes again!
My beardie is a 2yr female and always glass surfs when we put her in her enclosure. She prefers sitting by a pile of pillows near the window and does so all day. I was wondering if we should move her back to the enclosure? The pile of pillows don't offer her many of the benefits the enclosure does. There are no hides or branches she can climb on. It's not naturalistic looking. There's no temperature gradient. I'm afraid she isn't getting the full quality of life if she stays on the pile of pillows for every day. I do handle her every day but I'm afraid it's not enough enrichment.
I do put heating and UVB over the pile of pillows. Basking temperatures are 36C. After basking, I remove a few pillows and temperatures are 29C. I use the Arcadia 12% light with a Zoomed 22" fixture 10-12 inches away when basking. The temperatures are measured at the area right above her back. She seems to be fine and doesn't move all day.
Here's a picture of her "habitat": IMG_9013.HEIC
I'm 95% sure the reason why she doesn't want to stay in her enclosure is because she considers the pile of pillows her "home". She used to be fine in her enclosure and would want to crawl back after being held for too long. But during the summer we would let her sit by the window instead, and I think she now associates it with safety and familiarity. When we handle her, she ends up trying to crawl back to the pile of pillows. I tried the same heating/lighting specs as above inside the enclosure, but she would still glass surf.
The enclosure is 85 gallon I believe.
If we do decide to move her back in the enclosure, I think I'll let her glass surf for a few days then see if she settles down. This would be a little stressful for her so I want to be sure that moving her back to the enclosure is worth it.
Otherwise, she seems to be energetic and happy. She eats her greens and poops regularly.
Any input on this topic is appreciated!
I posted a similar question a few months ago but I don't believe I got the answers I'm looking for, and I have new information. Thank you to everyone who responded before, and here goes again!
My beardie is a 2yr female and always glass surfs when we put her in her enclosure. She prefers sitting by a pile of pillows near the window and does so all day. I was wondering if we should move her back to the enclosure? The pile of pillows don't offer her many of the benefits the enclosure does. There are no hides or branches she can climb on. It's not naturalistic looking. There's no temperature gradient. I'm afraid she isn't getting the full quality of life if she stays on the pile of pillows for every day. I do handle her every day but I'm afraid it's not enough enrichment.
I do put heating and UVB over the pile of pillows. Basking temperatures are 36C. After basking, I remove a few pillows and temperatures are 29C. I use the Arcadia 12% light with a Zoomed 22" fixture 10-12 inches away when basking. The temperatures are measured at the area right above her back. She seems to be fine and doesn't move all day.
Here's a picture of her "habitat": IMG_9013.HEIC
I'm 95% sure the reason why she doesn't want to stay in her enclosure is because she considers the pile of pillows her "home". She used to be fine in her enclosure and would want to crawl back after being held for too long. But during the summer we would let her sit by the window instead, and I think she now associates it with safety and familiarity. When we handle her, she ends up trying to crawl back to the pile of pillows. I tried the same heating/lighting specs as above inside the enclosure, but she would still glass surf.
The enclosure is 85 gallon I believe.
If we do decide to move her back in the enclosure, I think I'll let her glass surf for a few days then see if she settles down. This would be a little stressful for her so I want to be sure that moving her back to the enclosure is worth it.
Otherwise, she seems to be energetic and happy. She eats her greens and poops regularly.
Any input on this topic is appreciated!