Is it possible for a new bearded dragon to brumate?

zazo

Member
Original Poster
Is it possible for a new bearded dragon to brumate? My female bearded dragon is almost 2 years old, I just got her recently (one month) and she has been lethargic, she's been in her cave for nearly 3 days now not coming out. Is she still adjusting or brumating or is she sick?

I offered her both greens and bugs she's not eating. The rest of her tank is on point in terms of UVB (Arcadia t5 12%) and temperature. Cold side 85F, basking spot 95-100F.

She doesn't come out to bask and she's has been very lethargic with a low appetite prior to her hiding.
 

xp29

BD.org Addict
Photo Comp Winner
Beardie name(s)
Zen , Ruby ,Snicker Doodles, Sweet Pea, Sinatra
Try hand feeding, placing her in the basking ect. Watch for black bearding, wheezing,mucous snot ect. If none of this type stuff, she could be wanting to brumate. If thats the case i recommend collecting a fecal sample to take to the vet before you let her brumate, just as a precaution. DON'T let the vet do an enama on her for any reason, it's to dangerous. You need to take the sample in within 24 hours of her going potty.
 

Members online

Still Needs Help

Latest resources

Latest profile posts

I have questions about bubbles on our bearded dragons eye.

So he’s gotten bubbles on his eye. We wiped them off and it’s only been twice in the last few weeks. Should we be concerned? No coughing or congestion. He’s very hungry and sleeps well. He’s 8-9 month range. His humidity is 30-40 day time and as high as 50-55 at night to early morning.
Should we be concerned?
Swordtail has been doing a whole lot of "Lizard yoga" lately
Currently trying not to stress over my anemic dragon....she is being treated, but I don't agree with her treatment plan and have been seeking out a second opinion from another vet. If anyone else has dealt with anemia, please let me know how it was resolved. I am losing sleep over this :cry:
Another post lol. My beardie does not like enclosures. Her tank is the kids room and she has created a nesting/bed spot in the corner. She will cuddle with my son but she know when the lights are out and the kids go to sleep, she literally goes to her bed like she is our 3rd baby. I love her. And to think, I never wanted a beardie lol

Forum statistics

Threads
154,823
Messages
1,244,968
Members
75,517
Latest member
Mattie1023
Top Bottom