I have a 12" Bearded Dragon, is it normal for him to act crazy in his tank.?

[Help Me]

Most of the day he doesn't do any thing at tall, he would lay on his branch right under the heating lamp and wouldnt move for hours. Than at least 2-3 times daily, he gets all crazy running back and forth, trying to climb up the tank by scratching his way up, he actually gets to stand on his back two legs and tall while he is half way up the side of the tank. Is this something normal? Is he doing that for attention, maybe something is wrong with him? He gets food all the time, crickets, greens, grubs, etc... Is his crazy acting telling me something? can anyone help me out. Thanks

[albino_pigeon]

he could just be excited that you are going to feed him something. but one of my friends have a bearded dragon that a take care of often and everytime i see him he is always very calm.

[Sammi]

We have this problem too. It's just that he wants to get out, explore or get attention. Weird though huh? Just hold him, he will calm down!!

[myspiderungoliant]

My beardie does the exact same thing. I think it is because spring is in coming and she is starting to become more active.

[Joshy boy reptile lover]

he is getting energy from the light and then using it to exercise by running around.

[jazzers]

i think its because its absorbed the heat and just needs to run some energy so dont get to worried

[Charlie B]

Geez, sounds pretty wack-o... My freind's Beardy does the same thing, but it seems pretty healthy... I reccomend talking to your local pet store owner. They're usually willing to help.

[Parrot boy]

As you probably know reptiles are warm bloodded and therefore need the suns heat to be active. Well this is all he is doing. He is simply getting lots of energy then just having a little play to burn it off.