This is my first brumation, how long is it?
till the temperature rises? I live in a tropical country, 25-30 degrees
all year but my BTS is keep indoors away from sunlight, thats why my BTS dont eat? if thats so how I can tell that my BTS is ready to eat?
She seems active but refuses food
Hungry
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jasjmm27
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Well, each animal seems very different from the 6 that I currently own (I live in Arizona). Most of them aren't eating at all right now, but they would nibble occasionally in December/January. I would say to start offering a little food once a week (or when you have time if that is more often) and if yours starts to eat, then begin to feed more often, every other day or every day if you prefer (just less food if every day). If you notice her weight starting to decrease or any other type of issues like that, then there may be a problem...other then that, just keep trying to feed every now and then (once a week or so).
Just my thoughts...maybe someone else has a better idea and more experience (this is my first brumation as well).
Just my thoughts...maybe someone else has a better idea and more experience (this is my first brumation as well).
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hi there
Welcome!
We would love to help and a few more details/pictures would allow us to help a little better. We will help you assess body condition if you would like---blueys don't typically lose much weight during brumation and you might want to rule out other issues. So, more details might help us direct you...Where do you live? How old is your bluey? How long has he been eating less? (You get the jest!)
Live prey may tempt a finicky eater but even my "piggy" bluey didn't want to eat once she entered brumation. Have you seen the brumation 101 thread? (If not, look into the sticky notes at the top of the forum thread.)
This is my first year with a brumating skink but I've heard there is alot of variability. Usually for 2-3 months. Varying activity levels. Decreased/no appetites. Please tell us if we can help with anything else. Read the caresheet also as brumation is addressed there.
We would love to help and a few more details/pictures would allow us to help a little better. We will help you assess body condition if you would like---blueys don't typically lose much weight during brumation and you might want to rule out other issues. So, more details might help us direct you...Where do you live? How old is your bluey? How long has he been eating less? (You get the jest!)
Live prey may tempt a finicky eater but even my "piggy" bluey didn't want to eat once she entered brumation. Have you seen the brumation 101 thread? (If not, look into the sticky notes at the top of the forum thread.)
This is my first year with a brumating skink but I've heard there is alot of variability. Usually for 2-3 months. Varying activity levels. Decreased/no appetites. Please tell us if we can help with anything else. Read the caresheet also as brumation is addressed there.
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