Why is my bearded dragon climbing walls?

Glass surfing is thought to be a result of stress and a bearded dragon may be stressed for several reasons: An enclosure or tank that's too small for it can stress a bearded dragon out. Another bearded dragon, even if they're not housed together, may be interpreted as competition for a bearded dragon and cause stress.

Do bearded dragons like to climb?

Bearded dragons are semi-arboreal creatures. This means they naturally spend at least some of their time up in trees! This also means that they like to climb. No, correction, they love to climb.

Why is my bearded dragon moving so much?

When your bearded dragon is running back and forth, stress is likely the cause. This behavior is one of a bearded dragon's ways of expressing that it is stressed, is too hot inside the enclosure, or needs some exercise or attention.

Why is my bearded dragon pacing?

If you see your dragon scratching, pacing, or glass surfing, it may mean that they want to be taken out and handled, that there is something inside their enclosure that irritates or stresses them out, or they may want or need something else.

How do I stop my bearded dragon from glass surfing?

Make sure that your lizard cannot see another reptile (or any other pet) from within its enclosure. If your beardie becomes stressed by seeing its reflection in the glass, add a background border or otherwise adjust lighting to reduce glare and reflections. You can also try switching to another enclosure without glass.

Why Your Beardie Glass Surfs

Why is my bearded dragon trying to climb up the glass?

Glass surfing is thought to be a result of stress and a bearded dragon may be stressed for several reasons: An enclosure or tank that's too small for it can stress a bearded dragon out. Another bearded dragon, even if they're not housed together, may be interpreted as competition for a bearded dragon and cause stress.

How often should you spray a bearded dragon?

You can mist him/her 2-4 times daily. Monitor the humidity in the tank though, as high humidity can promote bacterial or fungal growth. Feeding amounts depend on age. Juveniles will eat more and more frequently.

How do you calm down a stressed bearded dragon?

What colors do bearded dragons hate?

Despite bearded dragon's biological instincts, many bearded dragon owners have different experiences of their pet's preference to colors. Some love certain bright colors such as red but get very stressed out over others like yellow or orange.

Should I wave back at my bearded dragon?

Should I Wave Back At My Bearded Dragon? Generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with the idea of waving back at your beardie. If he is showing submissiveness, he will not suddenly become dominant if you do the same back.

How can I tell if my bearded dragon is stressed?

What do bearded dragons do when they are happy?

They display many signs of their mood, such as head bobbing, arm-waving, bowing, tail swinging, and yawning. These are all signs of a content and happy beardie.

Where do bearded dragons like to be stroked?

They usually like being held or having their head, cheeks, or chin scratched. Some may pull away or turn their beard black, but they may change their mind if you set them down and try again later. We love spending time with our beardie.

Can bearded dragons see TV?

Sadly the answer is no, Bearded Dragons don't have the mental capacity to understand what a TV is. Sure they might detect movement on the screen and stare at it, but I assure you that they are not following along with the plot.

Do bearded dragons have a third eye?

As weird as it may sound, bearded dragons have a third eye that is located at the top of their head. Even though it functions very differently from the other two eyes, it still serves an important function in the bearded dragon's survival and life.

How do I know if my bearded dragon is healthy?

Can I bathe my bearded dragon in tap water?

When bathing the bearded dragon never use any soaps or detergents. The bearded dragon will most likely take a few drinks of the water and you don't want it drinking any suds. Just using fresh tap water that has been dechlorinated will suffice. At this point, you can gently splash water on your bearded dragon.

Can I give my bearded dragon tap water?

Bearded dragons can drink tap water; however, it is a good idea to use one of the commercially available dechlorinating products to treat the water. There are chloramines and chlorine in the water that you want to remove as well as unwanted minerals present in the water.

Is it OK to spray my bearded dragon with water?

It's a smart idea to provide your beardie not only with a shallow and sturdy dish of water, but also with regular mistings. If you mist your lizard's enclosure and vegetables, you might be able to promote increased hydration. Never allow your bearded dragon's living environment to get overly wet, however.

How can I tell if my bearded dragon is dehydrated?

Why is my beardie window surfing?

Seeing your beardie frantically pawing at or window surfing, in most instances, is usually a sign of stress, but could also mean they're bored too.

Do bearded dragons need a soft place to sleep?

Bearded dragons need extra comfort, even when they're not taking a nap. Dragons have their own preferences when it comes to the feel of blankets. Some beardies may like to rest on your old towels whenever they need to be outside their tank.