At first it was just once or twice a week for short periods. I know at least one episode was due to being hungry. Not the case now. It has been constant today. I held the thermometer next to him while basking. It was at 105. Is that too hot? It is a big log, however. He sometimes lays at the top, other times in the middle/bottom. I can adjust the lamp angle/log placement if needed. Ambient is 79.
I'm going to put him in a warm
bath and try covering the walls. Maybe it is his reflection? Also, he has never been super friendly. Not aggressive, just a little skittish. I have been working on that, and I have noticed improvement.
First, I don't want him to be stressed. Second, the scratching is driving me crazy!