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im directing this oe at eve cuz im going off her care sheet, but anyone can answer, but in terms of reversing brumation when should i start feeding them, after the first week, with just the UV light, or when i turn on the heat lamps? when is the best time to start feeding them after they come out?
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Guy LoPresti
3.2 collared lizards (Lizzy,Stevie 2,Ike,Rocky Caroline)
1.1 firebelly toads

Hi Guy, yeah after the heat comes back on, otherwise they can not digest properly. Glad everything went well for you
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PHEve / Eve

i know but should i wait a week after the heat comes on or can i feed them once the heat comes on. like immediately or should i wait?
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Guy LoPresti
3.2 collared lizards (Lizzy,Stevie 2,Ike,Rocky Caroline)
1.1 firebelly toads

I usually let them heat heat up for a day, and then offer food if they want, or you can hold off a couple days if they are not hungry. I don't think it's a major problem allowing them to eat after warming now.

** In the begining of brumation when you leave heat on for a week with NO food it is so that anything in their tummy will digest BEFORE they sleep. Otherwise it can rot in their stomach and become dangerous to their health. Now after their bodies are re-adjusted to the heat/ light for a day or so I think they are good to go...
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PHEve / Eve

roger that, cuz they are looking hungry now, and i wanna get some yummys into them by next saturday!!!!!thanks Eve!!!!
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Guy LoPresti
3.2 collared lizards (Lizzy,Stevie 2,Ike,Rocky Caroline)
1.1 firebelly toads