No Poop in About a Month? Impact or Brumation?

[Drache613]

Hello,

That is somewhat likely, because when they slow down for brumation they don't process food & fluids as effectively. So, if you do give some water during that time, just be moderate in the amount given. She is having a nice sleep right now.
I wouldn't worry too much about giving any applesauce since she shouldn't be impacted.

Tracie

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Thanks for all the input. I saw her moving around a bit. So I gave her a bath, tummy rub, and pumpkin (which she ate right away).

Pictures were requested. She has some lines in the picture, I think it's mostly cuz she didn't like her tummy being rubbed

Photos are here

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

How is she doing today? Sometimes they don't like their tummy massaged too much.
Is her beard normal color as it should be if she was stress free?

Tracie

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Hello,

How is she doing today? Sometimes they don't like their tummy massaged too much.
Is her beard normal color as it should be if she was stress free?

Tracie

Hi,

Yesterday when I saw she was awake I gave her a bath and tummy rub. Then she sat under the heat lamp for a few hours, ate some pumpkin and collards, and one cricket. She was pretty spunky and observant. Towards the end of the day she went to her hide and today she's sleeping in her hide again.

In terms of beard color, it looks as it does in the photos. Not fully white per say, but definitely not black.

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Update, still no bowel movement, but she seems to have went back to sleep after eating the other day. Should I just leave her be?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

If she is seemingly peaceful while sleeping, then, just keep an eye on her for awhile to be sure that she
isn't losing a lot of weight & is staying hydrated. She should be just fine.

Tracie

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Thank you. How do I check her hydration while sleeping?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Simply look at the pads on top of the head to be sure that they protrude & don't sink in. Also, you can
do a simple pinch test of the skin on the side to see if it stays wrinkled up or goes back to being taut.

Tracie

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Hello,

Simply look at the pads on top of the head to be sure that they protrude & don't sink in. Also, you can
do a simple pinch test of the skin on the side to see if it stays wrinkled up or goes back to being taut.

Tracie

Ah. Ok. Understood. Thank you.

She keeps sleeping for a few days then peeking her head out of her hide for a day or two. Then sleeping again. Is that normal for brumation period?

 

[Shotty.Sub]

She's acting the same. Maybe it's in my head. But she looks a tad bit bloated, maybe just because she's full of poo. She had a little more pumpkin and collards

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[Drache613]

Hello,

Has she been up long enough to bask any right now, or is she mostly staying in her hide area, sleeping?
Is her beard still normal color & not dark?

Tracie

 

[Shotty.Sub]

Hello,

Has she been up long enough to bask any right now, or is she mostly staying in her hide area, sleeping?
Is her beard still normal color & not dark?

Tracie

We had a bowel movement today!

Beard color is still normal. She kept going in, sleeping for a day or two, poking her head out. I nudged her into her light today and she went not long after. Clearly she had a lot stored up...

I have pictures of you think you should see Appreciate the support here.

You mentioned altering my UV lighting.
This is what I currently have. Positioned about 10-12 inches off her basking spot. No screen. I think this is what you recommended? Or am I incorrect.

Her urate has been hard, but her poo has had water almost like she's overhydrated. Could UV lighting cause that issue?

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

That is great news she finally went to the bathroom. It sounds like she
just needed some heating & warmth.
The 10-12 inches distance if using the T5 is fine, without screen. Better
UVB exposure should help her absorb her calcium & other nutrients
more efficiently.
The urates do commonly get a little hard or chalky when they brumate.
Just offer water when she will take it, but it sounds like overall she is doing
pretty well. Keep us updated on her!

Tracie