Burmation ?

[Sarah Kwiatkowski]

I think Pheniox my 4 and a half year old beardie is going into burmation ! Do I keep the lights the same ? Do I continue with bathing her ? More or less baths ? Do I still offer her crickets or just daily salads ?

 

[gilliesexotics]

Hi, depends on your beardie honestly. Some go into a deep sleep and others will wake with your presence. I soak my beardies weekly unless they do not wake from my touch. No need to put in crickets or green. If the dragon is in brumation, the only thing it could use is a little water from time to time.

*If you dont want to soak. You can use a dropper and put a drop on the nose of the dragon. Do this for a few minutes if the dragon drinks.. well you know what to do.

 

[Sarah Kwiatkowski]

Thank you for your help but won't she starve if she had no food or does her metabolism slow down ?

 

[gilliesexotics]

Metabolism slows down.

If your beardie is alert and wondering around. You will need to offer food.

 

[Sarah Kwiatkowski]

Ok thank you , she has been curled up for 2 days now , does burmation last around a few months right , and should I still supply regular lighting or just a heat bulb?

 

[gilliesexotics]

Duration will depend on the beardie. It typically last's 3-4 months.

Lights and heat is up to you. I would definitely lower the temps to no higher than 80* though.

 

[Sarah Kwiatkowski]

Ok thank you so much

 

[gilliesexotics]

No problem.