Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Why your pet reptile 'surfs' the glass or rubs against the barriers of their enclosure

Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure. Reptile keepers call this "glass surfing," but among scientists, this conduct is typically considered to be a type of repetitive behavior, akin to pacing in polar bears.

Why your pet reptile 'surfs' the glass or rubs against the barriers of their enclosure
Image: Phys.org
Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure. Reptile keepers call this "glass surfing," but among scientists, this conduct is typically considered to be a type of repetitive behavior, akin to pacing in polar bears.

Originally published at Phys.org

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