Lengthy Brumation

[smtcgray]

At what point do you worry about a long brumation? Our 2 1/2 year old male brumated last winter, but this year he started getting lethargic & not eating WAY earlier, and it's been going on probably close to 2 months now. He perked up a bit for a couple of days, ate a couple of mealworms, we gave him a warm bath, then he conked out again. He hadn't had a BM for some time, although we gave him warm baths & rubbed his belly. Any reason for concern, or should we leave him to come out of it when he's ready? thanks!

 

[AHBD]

Just check on him at least once a week and turn the lights on for part of the day to give him the feeling that it's time to wake up. After 3 weeks keep the lights on as usual, unless he comes out on his own before that, then turn them on as usual.

 

[smtcgray]

Thank you. We've kept the light schedule the same.

 

[AHBD]

Then he's probably going to come out on his own pretty soon.

 

[smtcgray]

I hope so! Thanks again