2 of my 3 beardies wont come out and eat they'r food. They are awake but havent come out from hiding for about 2 weeks now. Are they suppose 2 do this or what are they doing??????
2006-12-07 05:31:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It's called brumation. That's what bearded dragons and many other reptiles do this time of year. I'd do a little reading up on it and don't worry. You'll need to reduce their temps to about 60 and give them some sort of place to sleep in the dark.
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2006-12-07 16:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by Saucy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pets could have gone into hibernation. This happens a lot in winter. Just remember that you are god for them. You control their environment. So check for any signs that could have lead to this.
Has the temperature of the habitat dropped? If so turn the heat up a bit and they'll come back. They should have a basking place, somewhere in the tank straight under their lamp with a rock to heat them up a bit. Not too hot cause they will cook! You can also put a heating mat under the tank adjusted so they dont burn themselves.
Do they have sufficiant daylight time (at least 10 hours)? If not, you can set your timer to get to 10 hours gradually by adding 30 minutes every day till it gets to 10 or 12.
Another reason is if they have eaten too much at once. Say you gave them a lot of crickets at once, they will be slowed down because they're digesting, it will take a while before they get hungry again. I dont think thats the case cause 2 weeks is a long time.
If you have checked all the above and they still dont come out, look for signs of illness as parasites, mits, calcium or vitamine defeciency and consult a good reptile vet.
Good luck!
2006-12-07 07:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by mpberrigan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd check with the vet and see what they say. Also check on the temp of the terrarium...make sure it's not too cold.
2006-12-07 06:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by c1001838 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it is cold in their tank and they think it's time to hibernate.
i would see a vet before you do anything, but it could be something as simple as that.
2006-12-07 06:21:47 · answer #4 · answered by Kendra G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check them out with an exotic pet vet. They might be sick. From there he/she can tell you what to do.
2006-12-07 05:34:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want them to "wake up" increase the tempurature of the cage and they will. there is nothing to worry about. it is a natural thing for them to do when it is too cold for them.
2006-12-07 14:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
uhhhhhhh its winter time. thats what reptiles do.
2006-12-07 05:34:48 · answer #7 · answered by teeshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they're fasting.
2006-12-07 05:39:27 · answer #8 · answered by devil5557 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋