usmcfamily
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Okay, I think we may be heading into brumation.
Spencer doesn't eat, doesn't bask, lazes and sleeps allllll day in his shady spot (he doesn't have a true hide or cave because he was trying to bromate too young), and doesn't seem to have any interest in life.
Tank is 31x18 (we've been looking to upgrade but will need to move it and don't have space elsewhere right now, temps are 104 basking, 81-83 in the shade side, not sure of nighttime temps as I haven't checked them in quite some time, uvb bulb is an Arcadia one that was recommended here and it's probably 4-6ish months old? His body is definitely cold to touch. He weighs 400something (sorry, haven't weighed him in a few weeks) and is about 20" in length. He's 14 months old.
He's fed collards daily with some fruit a few times a week (usually raspberries because he loves them) and salad is sprinkled with calcium. Some days I think he doesn't touch it but he may be sneaking bits while ok not there. He's fed supers and dubia powdered about 5 days a week but doesn't eat anymore (hasn't for a while).
If he's brumating, please help me know how to handle it...
Lights, keep as normal or adjust?
Still offer salad daily or stop feeding?
How often do I disturb him to take out and bathe/weigh?
Should I put a hide in his tank or let him be? Currently his restring place of choice is to be half up his tree trunk lol.
Anything else I need to know before I back off and let him do his thing? It's hard to not worry but I know it's all normal.
Thanks for input.
Spencer doesn't eat, doesn't bask, lazes and sleeps allllll day in his shady spot (he doesn't have a true hide or cave because he was trying to bromate too young), and doesn't seem to have any interest in life.
Tank is 31x18 (we've been looking to upgrade but will need to move it and don't have space elsewhere right now, temps are 104 basking, 81-83 in the shade side, not sure of nighttime temps as I haven't checked them in quite some time, uvb bulb is an Arcadia one that was recommended here and it's probably 4-6ish months old? His body is definitely cold to touch. He weighs 400something (sorry, haven't weighed him in a few weeks) and is about 20" in length. He's 14 months old.
He's fed collards daily with some fruit a few times a week (usually raspberries because he loves them) and salad is sprinkled with calcium. Some days I think he doesn't touch it but he may be sneaking bits while ok not there. He's fed supers and dubia powdered about 5 days a week but doesn't eat anymore (hasn't for a while).
If he's brumating, please help me know how to handle it...
Lights, keep as normal or adjust?
Still offer salad daily or stop feeding?
How often do I disturb him to take out and bathe/weigh?
Should I put a hide in his tank or let him be? Currently his restring place of choice is to be half up his tree trunk lol.
Anything else I need to know before I back off and let him do his thing? It's hard to not worry but I know it's all normal.
Thanks for input.