First Time Brumation Questions

[Ravioli_Mom]

Hi All- this forum has been so helpful for me as a first-time owner, and this is my first time posting. Ravioli is about 1.5 years old and began his first brumation in November. When I noticed he was slowing down and spending more time in his hide, I made sure he pooped. However, I've continued to give him weekly baths since he won't take water dripped on his nose or come out of his hide to drink. A few weeks ago, I stupidly offered him dubias after his bath because he seemed alert while drying off under his light. He ate about 4 medium ones and has not pooped since. I still bathe him weekly, and his stomach is soft and he doesn't seem uncomfortable. He'll bask for a bit after his bath and then go back to sleep in one of his hides and I'll turn out his lights. Should I be worried about the dubias rotting in his stomach? Oh, and sidenote, today when he went back in his hide after his bath, he burrowed into his blanket and covered the entrance (probably telling me to leave him alone)- will he be able to breathe ok like this or should I re-situate him. I've pictured him today after his bath as well as the burrowing situation.

Thank you!!!

 

[Sadie]

Hi All- this forum has been so helpful for me as a first-time owner, and this is my first time posting. Ravioli is about 1.5 years old and began his first brumation in November. When I noticed he was slowing down and spending more time in his hide, I made sure he pooped. However, I've continued to give him weekly baths since he won't take water dripped on his nose or come out of his hide to drink. A few weeks ago, I stupidly offered him dubias after his bath because he seemed alert while drying off under his light. He ate about 4 medium ones and has not pooped since. I still bathe him weekly, and his stomach is soft and he doesn't seem uncomfortable. He'll bask for a bit after his bath and then go back to sleep in one of his hides and I'll turn out his lights. Should I be worried about the dubias rotting in his stomach? Oh, and sidenote, today when he went back in his hide after his bath, he burrowed into his blanket and covered the entrance (probably telling me to leave him alone)- will he be able to breathe ok like this or should I re-situate him. I've pictured him today after his bath as well as the burrowing situation. View attachment 31059View attachment 31060View attachment 31061Thank you!!!

He's fine but the weekly baths is too much - he will be fine w/ the food too- cut those baths back to every 10 days to 14- offer water and weigh him- kitchen food scale weigh in grams- keep track off it if he's losing a lot of weight there is a issue do not let him brumate longer than 3 months-

 

[Ravioli_Mom]

He's fine but the weekly baths is too much - he will be fine w/ the food too- cut those baths back to every 10 days to 14- offer water and weigh him- kitchen food scale weigh in grams- keep track off it if he's losing a lot of weight there is a issue do not let him brumate longer than 3 months-

Phew. Will do. Thank you so much!!