Lights used during brumation?

[KittyKitty1]

KittyKitty, age unknown by vet, is now brumating. This is the first time since we've had him (2 years). He's healthy, just over 19" long, and now staying in his cave, kinda' sleeping. Do I use any heat at all, or any light at all? I've been using his "night light" but not the day-time light. He feels lukewarm to the touch. Tips welcome! :study:

 

[TheDragonKeepers]

Keep the lighting and heating as normal - he'll want it when he gets up

 

[RioReptiles]

I leave my lights off during brumation and wrap my babies up in towels or fleece blankets. As long as the temps are above 60ºF, he will wake up when there is a natural warm up in the weather. Don't always expect them to wake up and stay up all the time, I have dragons that act like groundhogs and wake up to poop and drink, then go back to sleep for a better day.

 

[Jess]

I shut off all the lights too. When Dudley is ready to wake up, he will wait on his basking platform for his basking light to be turned on LOL.

 

[KittyKitty1]

Thanks for the great info! KittyKitty sends head-bobs to his little friends. :wink: