Hidding Bearded dragon

[Derrik Arnold]

i have just put my bearded dragon in a 4 ft by 2 ft by 2 ft enclosure i constructed a hide and a elevated basking area but all my bearded dragon dose is lay in the hide and rare come out and basks unless i set him in his basking area.i heard that in the winter they sometimes go through a type of hibernation.Should i be worried about him.

 

[Josh]

Hi Derrik, welcome to the forum. Can we see a photo of your enclosure?
What are your temperatures like? How is his eating? How old is your dragon?

 

[Jazz]

My two year old male during brumation period will sleep and hide a lot. For Dino it usally start november. He usally sleeps very hard during brumation period. I remember picking him up once and he didnt budge or even open his eyes. When I misted him eyes still closed I saw his mouth open taking the drplets of water and he finally woke up slowly
Now thst ive been through this brumation period I know that he can go sleep few days then he wakes up. When I notice he wakes up I take that oppertunity to bath him, feed him and usally by next morning hes pooped.
If you notice he hasnt pooped after few days run a tub with warm water and rub his poop area back and forth to stimulate him. I usally see his tail go up a little I know he will secrease soon,
The reason you need to have them poop is because if he doesnt the food will rott in his belly and that can open many complication from rott gut to parasite and can turn him septic fast. Therefore he might not be very active but he will wake up and want food.
I find winter time Dino is very quiet and less active it kast about 6 weeks up to two months.
Also make sure you mist him and keep fresh greens and a water bowl in daily bases,

 

[Jazz]

Dont panic if they dont eat as much. Their metabilism has slowed due to brumation.