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My beardie was in a simi- brumation state since December. Now he 've up and alert for a few weeks and still not eating. I did baths, feed him yogurt and hand feed him. He would take a few supers every other day. I'm trying to get him to eat crix again, they used to be his favorite. But he won't chase them and will not eat them when hand fed. Only if I open his mouth and stick one in. Then he happily finishes it off. Got bitten a few times because of that. How can I get him to eat again? He's 13 month old.
Thanks. Irina

I am having the exact same problem with my 8mo. old..besides him trying to run up the wall.
Nancy
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I am having the same problem...except mine is still in a full state of brumation since late November. I wanted to ask question from expert on hear if spraying water on them to represent spring rain would work. I did it for a couple days and he was up for awhile...eat a few crickets...and then went back to sleep. I stop doing it because I'm not sure if i should wake up. Maybe I should wait until he's ready, so I don't stress him!

A local vet that specializes in reptiles and exotics had me feed one of ours beef baby food (3 cc's)along with repcal pellets (3-5) soaked well and then rolled in ReptoCal calcium. These were fed through a pet syringe. In about a week he was eating on his own. We also increased the heat in the cage.

You need to check for parasites to rule out that cause for the non feeding and sluggish behavior. Make sure the tank is bright enough (dim lighting will depress a beardie) and hot enough (warm the cool side to about 90). You don't mention your set-up so I can't say if you all have that covered.

Usually brumation is determined by the length of the beardies day and the heat in the tank. However, a "hot" beardie old enough to brumate will still do so. Feel free to email me if you have extra concerns.

Good luck!
J Marchon Reptiles

Thank you
Nancy
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Some of my best friends are snakes
Snakes Rule