Jackson head bobbing

[pigglett79]

Hello,
This morning I went in to feed Rex our jackson and he started head bobbing at me. He was a pretty green color w a turquoise on his neck area and just started head bobbing. He then walked over near me and just stared at me. We have only had him about 3.5 weeks and I haven't seen this before. Is this a positive or negative sign?

Thanks

 

[xanthoman]

Hello,
This morning I went in to feed Rex our jackson and he started head bobbing at me. He was a pretty green color w a turquoise on his neck area and just started head bobbing. He then walked over near me and just stared at me. We have only had him about 3.5 weeks and I haven't seen this before. Is this a positive or negative sign?

Thanks

some males do it more than others but its a fairly common thing, especially in the presence of other chams especially male xanths, ( i would recommend blocking his view if thats the case), juveniles seem to do it the most. jmo

 

[Miss Lily]

Monty doesn't head bob at me, but he bobs like mad if he catches a glimpse of himself in the mirror! I presume it is a warning to the 'other' male as well as using the head bob as a 'chat up' for the ladies, lol! I do so love my little man!

 

[pigglett79]

I saw Monty's head bob video. He is so cute. We really love Rex. It's been a real struggle but I am sure it will get better. He wasn't eating for a while but he has started eating from my hand, only 1 or so bugs a day, but it's progress. Now if he would just learn to eat from the bowl we would be golden.