possible brumation starting?

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Hi I'm a newer owner and my beardie Avalon and I just moved from Las Vegas to Louisville Tennessee and she did great with the move however after we got here about 1 week later she started glass surfing so I brought her out and she wasn't as calm as she usually she is. Usually she just kinda chills where ever and doesn't move too much but when I take her out she runs around. Then I put her back and did some research online and saw some people say that now because my climate is a lot colder she could be going into a brumation possibly. So I got her the only big ish thing I had right now because of moving a big half closed cat bed (never been used for the cat in case that matters) and I put her in it with a pillowcase over her and now she has been sleeping for 3 days any help I would deeply appreciate or any advice I just want to know what to do and what is best for her.

Also I forgot to mention she is 2 and has refused all food other than a few superworms for about a week even her favorite fruits and she is just grumpy which is not like her. I also did check her lights and uvb and they are great, and she also went to the vet about 2 weeks ago with her being in good health.
 

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Hi there,

Usually they get slow and tired when they are about to brumate.
It's a possibility that she is gravid based on her behaviors. Can you feel any eggs in her? You won't always if she is, but if you do, then you know for sure.

Additionally, relocation stress can trigger behaviour like that. It was a big move for the both of you!

Are you keeping the lightings in her tank on for her?

-Brandon
 

pinkablez

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Thanks for your comment yes all her lights are still on as normal other than after watching some videos on youtube I did change the light timer from on from 8am to 8pm to 12pm to 8pm if that's wrong please let me know.
As for eggs no I don't feel anything at all she decided to wake up yesterday and I gave her a bath and she pooped a lot lol and she is back in her tank because she's a grumpy dragon.
Still doesn't want to eat much other than bugs but no veggies so I'm trying not to go nuts on bugs because then she will refuse veggies she's done that because she can be very stubborn.
But she decided to bask a bit yesterday after her bath but did go back into the kitty condo for bedtime and I know if I put her back in it and cover her she will sleep for days again << should I do that?
 
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