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My lizard was fine yesterday, active, ate, and was climbing the cage. But today he slept all day. Is this normal? Could it be because the house got cool overnight and he is resting? Any input is appreciated.

and colder months are approaching ! They seem to know, my male Baja collared, is begining to sleep longer each day, and some days does not come out from under his rock now. Even though it is still quite hot here, Maybe 2 days a week he stays under. Natural for them to begin soon to Brumate (lizard hybernation) Also their appetite will decrease a bit. Just keep an eye on him, make sure hes okay other than the sleeping part. And Good luck, post his pic when ya get the chance, we love knowing all the collareds, as well as the owners, LOL Eve

do they have to hibernate, will it affect there health if they dont, i heard its only if you want to bread them, but i only got 1 collared

To allow them a little rest period. Especially for breeding purposes, yes, They seem to breed much better in the spring if they have been rested or brumated. But if you only have the one no, you don't have to brumate him. It is your choice some people who keep them like a rest period from having to feed them all winter ! Totally up to you. Eve

My female did the same thing when one of her lights burned out for a day. I guess she thought the seasons were changing even though it is still in the 90's outside! I replaced the burned out bulb with a higher watt bulb and she is out and eating again.
If you don't want to hibernate try increasing the hours the lights are on. Good luck!

Laura