Waking from Brumation?

[gregcranston]

Hey guys, I'm after peoples thoughts. One of my male bearded dragons who is in brumation has been up 3-4 times over the last couple of weeks. I am wondering, should I keep popping him back in his sleeping cave or should I just let him be up and start feeding him? I'm torn.

 

[Snowman]

That's what brumation is. They don't hibernate for the winter. They sleep as well as move around and bask.

 

[animal805]

You will know when he is fully ready to come out, all of mine have been up and down like yo yo's the last few weeks. I have 2 females and 2 males fully awake, basking and eating well again but I also have one male and 2 females hold up in their caves with no signs of stirring anytime soon.

 

[Rogue5861]

My female has come back up already as well, been down since early april. Eating an basking again as per normal so dont expect her to sleep again till next year.


Rick

 

[gregcranston]

You will know when he is fully ready to come out, all of mine have been up and down like yo yo's the last few weeks. I have 2 females and 2 males fully awake, basking and eating well again but I also have one male and 2 females hold up in their caves with no signs of stirring anytime soon.

How did you know when to start feeding them again?

 

[jbest]

I know this is slightly off topic but do monitors brumate?

 

[Rogue5861]

I know this is slightly off topic but do monitors brumate?

Yes they do.


Rick

 

[dragonlover1]

How did you know when to start feeding them again?

try putting food in,if he is hungry he will eat , if he is tired he will go back to bed

 

[animal805]

How did you know when to start feeding them again?

Usually after a few hours of basking I offer them something to eat, more often than not, they will eat little by little. I do offer them a drink first as they will be thirsty