Semi Brumation

[jsnsan]

I have a beardie that was born late March or early April....I believe.
She is 400g, 16 inches, and parasite free. I have her on Supers, Horns, and Butters. She's not super into her greens. But, is offered them every day.
She has her daily baths, and is under a reptisun 10. Temps are fine. Poops are fine. She isn't shedding. Feeders are dusted. She get's probiotics as well.
She just quit eating the last few days. I finally got her to eat a couple butters yesterday.
I know it's getting to be brumation season. But, I also know she's pretty young for that right? So I've been reading that some dragons may go through "semi" Brumation.
What are the signs of that? We do live in AK...don't know if that makes a difference.

Of course, all of my concern is coming from her lack of appetite. :roll:
You watch, tomorrow she will be loads again.

Anyway, any input is appreciated as always!

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

Her weight & length are great for her age.
At 6 or so months, she can technically brumate safely though, if she is holding her weight & healthy.
How old is her Reptisun 10 tube bulb?
We have had one brumate at 6 months or a little less & he was fine.
Sometimes, it is virtually impossible to beat the instinct of nature.

Let us know how she is doing.

Tracie

 

[jsnsan]

Thanks Tracie. That's nice to hear. Her Reptisun 10 tube was purchased in June. So, i'll be replacing it in December.
Her weight isn't dropping at all. But if she does brumate this young, will her growth be stunted because she is not taking in the massive amounts of protein she usually does?
Silly girl. Maybe she'll change her mind....She is female after all :wink:

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

You are welcome.
No, her growth wont be stunted at all, she will finish her growth when she comes out of brumation!
She probably wont brumate for very long at all though, I doubt.
Good, the bulb is up to date, no problem at all.

Just keep a close eye on her weight while she is sleeping.
Let me know if you have more questions!

Tracie

 

[jsnsan]

Thanks!! You are so much help to all of us Tracie.