Beardy Hibernation

[AleinBEEN]

I know it's getting to that time of year where the dragons settle down for the winter, and this being the 1st full year for my 2 adult dragons I had a question because I am noticing changes that didn't occur last year, but are now. I am almost certain they aren't anything bad but I just need that extra assurance.

My male, Bruce, seems to be just laying around, all day, particularly on his hammock, which I don't know if he could live with out, he used it so much . But I am noticing he's not going after the crickets, which I know is part of hibernation, but he may go after them once or twice a week when I feed them. I know dragons are build tough and can go a week or two without food, but I am just making sure.

FYI - I have reduced the adults feeding to every-other day because of their reduction in activity, could this have an affect?

 

[hannicharlophi]

I dont think that you should try feeding him. If it is brumation, you wont want him to have food in his belly. If he does go down for the winter, food in his belly could rot and cause bacterial infections. I suggest that you leave some veggies and a couple worms in his enclosure, and if hes hungry, he will eat.