Your setup is fine how it is. Hopefully it's just something he grows out of. Being that close to the UV bulb is very dangerous though, definitely don't let him hang out like that. If you see it, bring him down. Otherwise, not much more you can do to stop it.
I have never seen that before WOW- are you sure he doesn't think he's 1/2 monkey? These beardies are amazing creatures! I say this after reading @Claudiusx message as it doesn't appear he's in any immediate danger unless he keeps doing it! Tell him to GET DOWN-
He's adorable!
(Please be careful with that screw as your climber could hurt himself on that)-
Your setup is fine how it is. Hopefully it's just something he grows out of. Being that close to the UV bulb is very dangerous though, definitely don't let him hang out like that. If you see it, bring him down. Otherwise, not much more you can do to stop it.
Yeah fortunately his enclosure is in my room and I know immediately when he wants to do it/does it so I always get him off. But when I'm not home and he does it he stays there for like 5 seconds and just leaps off. When I'm back home I always check to see if he broke a bone or something and he's all good.
I have never seen that before WOW- are you sure he doesn't think he's 1/2 monkey? These beardies are amazing creatures! I say this after reading @Claudiusx message as it doesn't appear he's in any immediate danger unless he keeps doing it! Tell him to GET DOWN-
He's adorable!
(Please be careful with that screw as your climber could hurt himself on that)-
Yeah fortunately his enclosure is in my room and I know immediately when he wants to do it/does it so I always get him off. But when I'm not home and he does it he stays there for like 5 seconds and just leaps off. When I'm back home I always check to see if he broke a bone or something and he's all good.
Oh boy, you have your hands full! But what an exciting life you have to look forward to. As a new beardie parent, omg, I don't know where to start but feel free to read some of my posts regarding Rocky's adventures! Your beardie is smart and adventurous, hopefully this will pass.
I will tag @KarrieRee to triple check your lighting.
And I will stop staring at your picture....I find this fascinating as I have never seen this before!!!!
LOL @stern talking....ignores you. I know that feeling. Rocky will totally walk away or give me hit tail (literally). I think he's too good for the stink eye at this point. Beardies are so wonderful! My last thought is, he might just want to get out to be with you
Ahhh- I was trying to be of some help. It's rare to see a post with lighting without @KarrieRee - not doubting you but was trying to bring myself back to focus LOL.
Beardies are semi aboreal so climbing is normal. My male did that also when he was a baby, he also spent more time hanging on the foam background than the floor. My solution was to take a flat slightly dished piece of driftwood and screw it to his climbing branches, it stuck out like the rock in the lionking. It took him all of 30 seconds to spot it, that became his new favorite place to be and he stopped climbing on the screen.
Long story short maybe give him something to catch his attention. Hope this helps
Beardies are semi aboreal so climbing is normal. My male did that also when he was a baby, he also spent more time hanging on the foam background than the floor. My solution was to take a flat slightly dished piece of driftwood and screw it to his climbing branches, it stuck out like the rock in the lionking. It took him all of 30 seconds to spot it, that became his new favorite place to be and he stopped climbing on the screen.
Long story short maybe give him something to catch his attention. Hope this helps
Aaah I see I see. I have a bonsai driftwood so there's already a lot for him to jump and climb with. But I'll try adding something like you mentioned and see how that goes. Thank you!
He's so cute tho! Hope he grows out of that habit. Mine would stare at the uvb tube before deciding to leap and try to get it I think some of them just naturally curious like that
Hi! He doesn't do it everyday, probably around 3/4 times a week. Just in case it was an issue with the UVB I brought the fixture and UVB tube to the vet to get it tested and it's working properly. Like you and some others have said it might just be a personality/young beardie thing so hopefully he'll grow out of it haha