Brumation- poop and lights

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My beardie is in brumation, she wakes up from time to time, and has eaten but has not pooped in about a week now. Do I disturb her and put her in a bath to get her to poop or just leave her alone??

Also, do I turn off her lights or do I keep them off. I have heard and been told to do both so I don’t know what would be best for her, thank you
 

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If I see my guy awake I take him out and weigh him and offer some water. If he becomes active a bit I offer a little bit of food for him to take if he wants it. His appetite is down though since brumation triggers a slowdown of metabolism. It's common for them to poop much less frequently because of this. I'd say because of this, take her out when she's awake and give her a chance to poop if she needs to, but don't force it with a bath. I suggest leaving your lights on a normal schedule.
 
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