My bearded dragon is hiding. Is she brumating? When to see a vet?

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Any tips on preparing my beardie for brumation and tips for during brumation? How long should they sleep for? How do I know if she is sick? She has been in her cave for like 4 days straight. Is calcium sand okay to use? Should I take her in? Pet's info: Reptile | Bearded Dragon | Female | unspayed | 6 years and 3 months old

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to confirm good health and weight. It is never recommended to allow an underweight or ill dragon to brumate. Fast her for a week prior to brumation. Allow a soak just prior to turning down the heat and light. Brumation can last from several weeks up to as long as 4 months. Soak once or twice weekly in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 10-15 minutes. Most captive beardies don't "need" to brumate since temps and food availability are constant year round.

My bearded dragon is hiding. Is she brumating? When to see a vet?

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