1st brumation taking longer than i thought
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Here's a good article to read. If you have any questions after reading it, please let us know. 
https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/brumation
https://www.beardeddragon.org/articles/brumation
When they brumate, they're not supposed to lose much wt, maybe just a few grams. How much has yours lost?
It's always a good idea to have them tested for parasites before brumating because brumation symptoms can be similar to the ones of a parasite overload. It's also a good idea to have them tested every 6 months regardless.
It's always a good idea to have them tested for parasites before brumating because brumation symptoms can be similar to the ones of a parasite overload. It's also a good idea to have them tested every 6 months regardless.
For reference, my dragon lost just under 4% body weight over the course of about 3 months during his first brumation this year. The trend for his weight overall this year is still increasing. I didn't offer baths but did offer water (drips on his nose) and occasional small snacks of squash pieces. He was quite thirsty at one point after I returned from a long trip which shows in the weight spike in November.
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That is a little more than Darwin lost but not a ton depending on her overall weight. How much did she weigh when she started sleeping? How do the fat pads on top of her head look? are they sunken or do they look full?
OK that should be no problem then.
I've heard of them brumating for up to 6 months in some cases. As long as you don't see signs of something wrong (and it seems to me everything is in order) I would let her dictate how long she wants to be sleeping. So far she hasn't been down for much longer than Darwin was.
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