Eating after brumation

[Kayleigh1985]

Hi everyone. Spike woke up from brumation 2 days ago and has not eaten one single thing. Is this normal? Should I wait a bit longer then take him to the vet or make an appointment now? He looks fine and is active just zero appetite. I have only tried tempting him with his greens and some blueberries and apple so far as I read somewhere they shouldn't go straight back to live food after brumation, whether that is true or not I dont know. I'm going to pick some calci worms up tomorrow for him. Any advice welcome.

 

[CooperDragon]

I've noticed that my guy will start to get really hyper for a while and ignore food (mostly) for a few weeks. Then eventually settles down a bit and will start eating again. If he is active then I'd give it some time.

 

[DragonQueen3]

I asked my vet about this as my 10 month was rather active for 2 weeks but wouldn't eat. She told me this was part of brumation and not to worry.

I think they are just getting their systems going before trying to eat again.

Hope that helps

 

[Kayleigh1985]

Great news, thanks!