Worry eased

[Aolsen1989]

I was starting to get worried with how long Mushu was brumating but today he/she is up and about. I was prepared for brumation but didn't think it would last as long as it did almost 5 months. Does anyone else find that time odd. My other beardies never brumated for that long.

 

[Aolsen1989]

 

[KarrieRee]

Yes 5 months is long--- did you take her out and give her water or weigh her during that time? How is she acting now? Has she eaten even a little bit taken in any water? It may take her a while to get her appetite back so feed her as you would but she may not eat alot --
Karrie

 

[Claudiusx]

Glad she is awake she looks good.

5 months is a long time but it's not unheard of. I bet you were excited to see her awake!

-Brandon

 

[Aolsen1989]

Yes 5 months is long--- did you take her out and give her water or weigh her during that time? How is she acting now? Has she eaten even a little bit taken in any water? It may take her a while to get her appetite back so feed her as you would but she may not eat alot --
Karrie

He/she got one bath a week during and didn't really lose much weight and started eating a little bit within a few hours of getting up.

 

[Aolsen1989]

Glad she is awake she looks good.

5 months is a long time but it's not unheard of. I bet you were excited to see her awake!

-Brandon

After talking to my uncle who used to breed dragons he said that all my experience with them was in a warmer climate (BC in Canada) winter is short and not too cold. Now I'm in Alberta long frigid winters he is thinking that could have something to do with it

 

[KarrieRee]

Sounds good I would just keep an eye on her and keep her hydrated and and as long as shes eating basking and pooping and not losing weight she should be ok --- make sure your UVB is not expired
Karrie

 

[Aolsen1989]

UVB was replaced last month as per my replacement calendar I have going . As of this morning his/her behaviour is the same as before basking well running around. Mushu even started waving at me this morning after eating albeit a smaller than normal meal.

 

[KarrieRee]

Mating sign--
Karrie

 

[Aolsen1989]

Mating sign--
Karrie

Probably from my experience. But I haven't even properly sexed Mushu yet so I don't know male or female. Last time I tried Mushu was not cooperating then went into rest mode now I'm waiting till bath time this week to take a look..

 

[Claudiusx]

Well if you want to post up a sexing pic here, we'd be glad to help

-Brandon

 

[Aolsen1989]

Well if you want to post up a sexing pic here, we'd be glad to help

-Brandon

Thanks Brandon. I may just have to do that when i get home

 

[Aolsen1989]

Well if you want to post up a sexing pic here, we'd be glad to help

-Brandon

Lol no need for help I was able to get Mushu to cooperate and I'm pleased to announce that Mushu is Ms. Mushu.

 

[Aolsen1989]

Ms Mushu is now currently enjoying her favorite salad combination that I have tried so far. I am limited in what shops carry around me.

 

[WinFam01]

Aw, what a cutie.
How old is she?