Hello everyone, I'm also new to this forum. (Possibly posting in wrong spot, still trying to figure things out!) Lol. This is my bearded dragon Zeus. Zeus has been kind of skiddish lately, we are not entirely sure why. He will start frantically running around his tank he will try to hide under stuff. And I just need to know if this is him still being young and just messing around or if I need to worry about something. Anything will help! Thanks!
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How long have you had Zeus? Little ones see everything as predators and new sites and sounds are going to scare them a bit. When you pick him up you should always try to scoop one hand under him from the front while gently supporting his legs and tail with the other hand. Avoid reaching over him or putting your hand over his head. They have a 3rd eye on top of their head that allows the to detect light and shadows. In the wild if a bird was overhead trying to get them, they would be able to sense that with the 3rd eye. This "eye" is also why you shouldn't use a red light at night to keep them warm because they can see the light and it can disrupt their sleep cycle.
Also make sure you have actual hides for him to hide in and feel safe.
How long have you had Zeus? Little ones see everything as predators and new sites and sounds are going to scare them a bit. When you pick him up you should always try to scoop one hand under him from the front while gently supporting his legs and tail with the other hand. Avoid reaching over him or putting your hand over his head. They have a 3rd eye on top of their head that allows the to detect light and shadows. In the wild if a bird was overhead trying to get them, they would be able to sense that with the 3rd eye. This "eye" is also why you shouldn't use a red light at night to keep them warm because they can see the light and it can disrupt their sleep cycle.
Also make sure you have actual hides for him to hide in and feel safe.
Are you sure he's a he and not a she? Females will dig and burrow when they are ready to lay eggs. They can lay eggs even if there is no male present.
I have a male that is 1 year old and he likes to run around his tank like a maniac all the time but he doesn't dig. He just doesn't like being locked up.
I have a male that is 1 year old and he likes to run around his tank like a maniac all the time but he doesn't dig. He just doesn't like being locked up.
LOL! I thought it was the same one. It's possible he got shaken up. They are so weird sometimes and so sensitive. As long as he's acting normal now he's probably going to be okay. My boy got spooked by something on the porch last weekend and was totally freaked out for 2 days. Didn't want me to pick him up, looked very mistrustful of us.
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Welcome! Zues is a handsome boy!
