pantherchamlove36
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Oh no my bearded dragon has been acting sluggish and not sitting under his heat lamp and not active not moving any help is appreciated thanks
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Hes about 7 months oldAge? Has he ever brumated?
That's a bit young for brumation (which is different than hibernation; bearded dragons do not hibernate)—typically at or after 10 months. It's also kind of late in the season (but not unheard of).Hes about 7 months old
Telling The Difference Between Brumation And Sickness
There are some major signs you’ll want to look for in order to determine if your bearded dragon is brumating or sick. Sick bearded dragons will often have obvious physical symptoms that are out of the ordinary.
For the most part, signs of brumation will only be behavioral. That means if you see physical changes as well, there’s a chance something is wrong.
Some examples of this are:
If there’s no movement that’s also a sign that your bearded dragon is sick (or worse). Brumation means they’re taking it easy, not playing dead.
- A black or dark-colored beard
- A general change of color
- Tail rot
- Noticeable weight loss
If you’re really concerned you can try gently placing your bearded dragon on its back. Even if your bearded dragon is brumating, they’ll make an attempt (a sleepy one) to right themselves.
Update he is acting normal again he must have been hibernating as you all suggestedOh no my bearded dragon has been acting sluggish and not sitting under his heat lamp and not active not moving any help is appreciated thanks