Jon Macintosh
Juvenile Dragon
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- 136
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- Missouri
Merlin is roughly 9-10 months old we have been experiencing some odd activity from him as of late.

Is this activity typically attributed to a form of brumation? I know that bearded dragons can sense the seasons and it would seem to match up with their biological clock, though he is still under a year's age.
If I left out any needed information, please feel free to ask!
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
- His appetite for greens has lessened - but not insects.
- He's become increasingly lethargic and doesn't seem to want to bask on his basking spot (basking temperature ranges from 103°-108°)
- If we have him out of his enclosure he instantly is alert and running around fairly actively - inside the enclosure he's rarely moving, taking frequent "naps" throughout the day (Eyes closed, but head still lifted).
- If he's put on his basking spot - he will come down after an hour or two and resume lying on the ground level.
- Bowel movements have become far and wide - they seem to have to be coerced with warm baths vs. what used to be a routine of nearly every 2 days.
- His greens diet mainly consists of collard greens and mustard greens with a few variations to keep him interested in greens (has always been picky) provided on a daily basis.
- His insect diet is comprised of Dubia Roaches on a daily basis dusted appropriately will calcium and vitamins on a schedule.
- A Reptisun 10.0 18" UVB is provided and is within range of his basking zone inside the enclosure.




Is this activity typically attributed to a form of brumation? I know that bearded dragons can sense the seasons and it would seem to match up with their biological clock, though he is still under a year's age.
If I left out any needed information, please feel free to ask!
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.