To brumate, cool them down and then just leave them be for the period of brumation, checking on them every few days. Monitor their condition and weight - if their weight drops more than 5-10% of their …

Dec 31, 2008 · Do Indonesian Hibernate? Post by Paradon » Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:07 pm I was wondering if the Indonesian blue tongues brumate. Isn't it hot all year round in Indonesia? So would …

Mar 21, 2021 · Re: Eastern Brumation Post by Joleeza » Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:50 pm IvanDanko wrote: My blotchie Peanut just passed her first birthday and I was debating this decision on whether to …

Dec 12, 2007 · Some animals will brumate by themselves, and some will only brumate if the owner makes arrangesments like shorter light periods and cooler temps. Is brumation ONLY for BTS that …

Jan 1, 2021 · Some will pick up on the natural drop in ambient temperature during the winter months and brumate regardless of whether heat is provided or not. In this case, it's not necessary to change …

Oct 13, 2020 · Baby wants brumate Forum rules In this forum all are welcome to ask blue tongue skink-related questions, share information, ideas, tips, experiences, and pictures with fellow BTS …

Nov 19, 2021 · Everywhere I have read said don't let young skinks brumate. I took his cage off the floor to try and raise substrate temperatures but it didn't seem to work. Is there anything more I should do …

Dec 19, 2019 · Halmaheras in general do not brumate. They originate from a tropical environment that seldom if ever sees cooler temperatures. If he is a recent purchase I'd suggest a vet check as Halys …

Feb 16, 2025 · Plimpy: Skinks can brumate right after birth, they do it in the wild. If your skink isn't skinny/sick, weigh it now, keep track, but otherwise let him do his thing.

Sep 24, 2022 · If your skink chooses to brumate, let him. They have 'internal clocks' that alert them of season change. If you are not breeding, there is no need to cool down or change anything. Provide …