Hi!
So, my 2 yr old beardie, Dudley, is going through his first brumation while Ive had him... Kinda sad here
But I have a few questions, since Ive never had a brumating beardie before:
Parasite testing: I adopted him in May, but he hasnt had a fecal done yet since hes never had a problem. But I know I should get it dont for brumation... But at this point, he is pooping once a week, usually in the bath. If he poops in the bath, can I send it in to be tested, or does he need to poop on by land? Maybe its a stupid question, but IDK if it would be "contaminated" by the water.
Food: Dudley hasnt eaten his salad in a little while now, but he will still eat supers. Should I stop feeding him supers so he will fully brumate, or should I keep feeding him them untill he refuses the supers? He is less enthusiastic about them, so Im not sure how much longer he will be eating. And what about supplements during brumation?
Also, should I still offer salad every day? I havent been, since it all just gets thrown out.
Lights: Right now, his lights are on from 7:30-9:30 (14 hrs) and I know that he should eventually be put on a 10 hr schedule. But since Im at school from 7:40-3:30, Im worried I wont be able to see him awake and take him out during the day! What are your beardies light schedules?
Thanks for any help!
So, my 2 yr old beardie, Dudley, is going through his first brumation while Ive had him... Kinda sad here
But I have a few questions, since Ive never had a brumating beardie before:
Parasite testing: I adopted him in May, but he hasnt had a fecal done yet since hes never had a problem. But I know I should get it dont for brumation... But at this point, he is pooping once a week, usually in the bath. If he poops in the bath, can I send it in to be tested, or does he need to poop on by land? Maybe its a stupid question, but IDK if it would be "contaminated" by the water.
Food: Dudley hasnt eaten his salad in a little while now, but he will still eat supers. Should I stop feeding him supers so he will fully brumate, or should I keep feeding him them untill he refuses the supers? He is less enthusiastic about them, so Im not sure how much longer he will be eating. And what about supplements during brumation?
Also, should I still offer salad every day? I havent been, since it all just gets thrown out.
Lights: Right now, his lights are on from 7:30-9:30 (14 hrs) and I know that he should eventually be put on a 10 hr schedule. But since Im at school from 7:40-3:30, Im worried I wont be able to see him awake and take him out during the day! What are your beardies light schedules?
Thanks for any help!