HippieLizards":34zow5pi said:Remove the sand asap. Do not use ANY particle substrates for beardies if at all possible. The sand is probably irrating him too, especially since it's reptisand, those are the worst I'm afraid.
It's also just pretty natural for 1 year olds to go a bit insane for a month or two after turning 1. My dragon Rocket went a bit insane and hyperactive for about 2 months after he turned 1, and he's starting to calm down a bit, but he still acts crazy sometimes but not 24/7 like it usually was.
Another possible factor is his tank is too small or his temps are too high/low. What size is his tank and what lights do you use? What are the temps and what do you take the temps with?
But seriously, remove all of the sand asap and don't use particle substrates. They do much more harm than good.
MrSpectrum":16ubeirx said:Could be he's at that age where he's "feeling his oats", so to speak.
I have to agree with changing the substrate; particulates just aren't good foe this species in captivity.
The Best (And Safest) Substrates for Bearded Dragons
NelsonBernard":39v4570e said:Hi, thanks.
Its not the reptisand brand but still a replica desert sand, its the red type with bits if rock in etc.
<<< unless you live in Australia and know someone who lives "in the Outback" who can get some buckets of the dirt , the sand you have been sold is faked desert sand, more likely it's beach sand with some iron oxide or even some red dye blended through it, if you are lucky it'll be screened "playsand" with iron oxide.
I'm not a fan of sand for bearded dragons. The risks of the stuff outweigh any dubious benefits.
The temp in the warm end is set to 38°C and I've got a probe thermometer and a laser thermometer. Laser registers 36° in the cool end and 44°c
<<< 44 degC is WAY TOO HOT if it's accessible to the dragon. Max 40 degC to be safe.
Refer to this
and this
What you describe is frantic dragon trying to escape excessively high temperature..
under the CHE. Lights are a 12% arcadia uvb light. He has a basking bulb too but also a CHE.
I have wondered if the sand is too hot for him with it storing heat from the CHE.
The tank is approx. 4ft long x 3ft high x 2ft wide
HippieLizards":39v4570e said:Remove the sand asap. Do not use ANY particle substrates for beardies if at all possible. The sand is probably irrating him too, especially since it's reptisand, those are the worst I'm afraid.
It's also just pretty natural for 1 year olds to go a bit insane for a month or two after turning 1. My dragon Rocket went a bit insane and hyperactive for about 2 months after he turned 1, and he's starting to calm down a bit, but he still acts crazy sometimes but not 24/7 like it usually was.
<<< my boy Caesar is 10 Moons old ( I measure in lunar months for my lizards ) , and he's discovered there is a big house to explore in the last week , can't get off me fast enough to go down onto the floor and explore , and refuses to be picked up until he is ready (or too tired).
Add that he's got the grumps lately as he's in middle of shedding , so yep I've a nutty juvenile male(yearling) dragon too.
Cleo is just Cleo, unflappable , and lives for snuggles , even when she was in shed two weeks ago, she's now discovered again that she's got a stomache to fill and is working hard on catching to Caesar in the growth stakes now ( in the midst of growth spurt since her shed was finished ).
Never a dull moment in this house with Caesar , and my nutty young lady water skink Gutzy and my goofy juvenile male water skink Cheakie. That pair set each off even though they can't see each other are very amusing to watch , and have become very entertaining ( and only settle if I tap on their tubs' side and speak to them.
Little attention seekers , working on training the human who cares for them.
Another possible factor is his tank is too small or his temps are too high/low. What size is his tank and what lights do you use? What are the temps and what do you take the temps with?
But seriously, remove all of the sand asap and don't use particle substrates. They do much more harm than good.
KarrieRee":s2445fwk said:Is he still acting crazy? Did you get rid of the substrate? Have you cked temps in tank ? UVB? Any other dragons around that he can see?? Beard turning black?
Karrie
Not to be an alarmist, but I think the weight loss warrants a trip to a reptile vet--a fecal exam (for parasites) at the very least.NelsonBernard":19k9utx1 said:The newest worry is that he has lost 30g in a month (including a poo as big as his body). He hardly eats but apart from this and the glass surfing he seems to be totally fine.
MrSpectrum":uslpgzer said:It might, but there are other possibilities. Mine glass surfs around meal time; afterward, he basks it off.
If it is a reflection reaction, it might also be accompanied by other stress indicators--bearding, bobbing, stress spots... Here are some POVs on possible reasons & solutions:
bearded dragon glass surfing
One possible remedy is to put some light-colored, busy-patterned wrapping paper on the outside of the glass (facing in); this should break up the reflection/make it more difficult for him to see it. If the glass is only in the front of the enclosure, you can still try this; the paper doesn't need to cover the entire glass--just high enough that he can't see his reflection.
Right now I'm more concerned about the weight loss; it's possible--depending on the reason for it--that the surfing is related.
We all do!NelsonBernard":1e1m4dfq said:I have him booked in for a health check at the vets on friday. I hope he's okay.
Good to hear except that last part. Have you tried any other feeders?Apart from the weight loss and the glass surfing, hes the most alert and active he's ever been. Doesn't mind being handled at all, falls asleep on me etc etc. He just wont eat his locusts
MrSpectrum":31g045uu said:We all do!NelsonBernard":31g045uu said:I have him booked in for a health check at the vets on friday. I hope he's okay.
Good to hear except that last part. Have you tried any other feeders?Apart from the weight loss and the glass surfing, hes the most alert and active he's ever been. Doesn't mind being handled at all, falls asleep on me etc etc. He just wont eat his locusts
nutritional information feeder insects
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