i have a 2 year old male beardy that spends his shole day trying to get out of his tank, he digs every where, he pacing the length of his tank, he trys to jump off his hammick to get out and i have no idea why, he is well fed has a sand box, a hide, there are no other animals that he can see, he has done it being able to see out side and also when we make it so he can't see out side..........so does anyone have any idea as to why he wants out so bad?
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beardy psychology.......whats your take.
herpluver
Jun 16, 2004 08:48 PM
Replies (2)
rjharper
Jun 16, 2004 09:08 PM
- maybe your temps are too high and he wants out to cool down
- maybe your tank is too small and he feels cramped
if temps are good, 80-95F cool to hot with 105F basking, and tank is large enough, 55 gal upwards for adult, then.....
- maybe he's just doing it to make you worry!!!
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Ross
0.1 Bearded Dragon (Fuego, spent the last 10 months thinking she was a he!)
2.1 Roommates (require more cleaning up after than the dragon)
wideglide
Jun 17, 2004 07:56 AM
Like previously stated is the husbandry all correct. Is he getting enough hydration? I've found with my limited experience when one of my animals seems agitated constantly it usually is because there is something it needs. Another thought is that maybe there is a draft where he sits. Basically, I'd look at every possible thing that may be causing this issue. One more thought, do you get him out very often? Maybe he needs some stimulation. Is there a TV you can leave on for him when no one's home?
Good luck!!
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Rob Talkington
