When is the end of Brumation season?

[Bailey]

My guy has been brumating for what feels like an eternity now! Every here and there, like one day out of the week, he will come out of his hide and see everybody but after that he just hides away all day and night and doesn't come out unless I offer him a superworm!

When is the brumation period technically supposed to be over? When should I start worrying and get him into a vet? (He has just had his huge cage upgrade and all new stuff and is still hiding away as if he is brumating.)

 

[Skybug]

What are the temps in your state? I think thatd play a factor in it.

 

[Zontar’s Mom]

My guy has been brumating for what feels like an eternity now! Every here and there, like one day out of the week, he will come out of his hide and see everybody but after that he just hides away all day and night and doesn't come out unless I offer him a superworm!

When is the brumation period technically supposed to be over? When should I start worrying and get him into a vet? (He has just had his huge cage upgrade and all new stuff and is still hiding away as if he is brumating.)

Could be weeks to up to four months . When he comes out make sure he is hydrated(hold him in a warm bath)

 

[Sadie]

Dragons should not brumate for over 3 months-- if it's been longer there is a issue-- have you weighed him? Is he staying hydrated and if so how is he getting hydrated? Your uvb your using is a tube or coil? Basking temps and how are you taking them? Those will contribute to brumation type behavior

 

[Bailey]

Dragons should not brumate for over 3 months-- if it's been longer there is a issue-- have you weighed him? Is he staying hydrated and if so how is he getting hydrated? Your uvb your using is a tube or coil? Basking temps and how are you taking them? Those will contribute to brumation type behavior

How do you tell if a bearded dragon is dehydrated? I always give him baths periodically (once a month). His insects are gutloaded well too. -- I weighed him last month he is still his average 380 grams.

His basking temperature is 107 degrees, I take it with a temp. gun. His UVB is a ReptiSun 10.0 T5 Linear and it's placed correctly, you helped me place it the other day when we received his Zen Habitat enclosure .

 

[Bailey]

What are the temps in your state? I think thatd play a factor in it.

Low 70s high 60s at the moment, it doesn't get really hot until summer. I'm in Ohio.

 

[Sadie]

How do you tell if a bearded dragon is dehydrated? I always give him baths periodically (once a month). His insects are gutloaded well too. -- I weighed him last month he is still his average 380 grams.

His basking temperature is 107 degrees, I take it with a temp. gun. His UVB is a ReptiSun 10.0 T5 Linear and it's placed correctly, you helped me place it the other day when we received his Zen Habitat enclosure .

Ok-- you can tell if he's dehydrated by his poops - they should be dark formed and moist- urate- white formed and moist - extra water excreted is good no chalky dried out looking- if he's coming out on his own to eat or bask that's good -hes of good weight - sounds like he's being lazy if all is good w/ his temps and lighting just keep an eye on him and if he's not coming out every 10 days or so get him out and offer water maybe food

 

[Skybug]

How do you tell if a bearded dragon is dehydrated? I always give him baths periodically (once a month). His insects are gutloaded well too. -- I weighed him last month he is still his average 380 grams.

His basking temperature is 107 degrees, I take it with a temp. gun. His UVB is a ReptiSun 10.0 T5 Linear and it's placed correctly, you helped me place it the other day when we received his Zen Habitat enclosure .

The skin and eyes are a good indicator of dehydration, some beardies are naturally wrinkly (so this doesn’t apply to everyone) if u look at the edges of ur beardies body , if the skin is wrinkled in a resting position he needs water, if u pinch the skin closer to their torso and the skin stays crimped he needs some water, its more difficult to tell with the eyes, but basically the same thing.