Out of curiosity does a bearded dragon have to brumate? I know a lot of owners put their dragon into brumation, but if he just doesn't do it on his own and I don't force him, is that okay?
No they don't have to brumate. I'm not even entirely sure what causes it. My first two dragons didn't brumate but my current one just started doing it. I wouldn't encourage it but if it happens, let them do their thing.