Getting Your Bearded Dragon Ready for Brumation

In a nutshell, brumation is the reptile equivalent of hibernation. Brumation is a very unpredictable process – some beardies never brumate, others brumate every year. During brumation, a bearded dragon will drop its body temperature and metabolism and enter a deep sleep. When you see the signs, you’ll know it’s time for a trip to the vet. After the vet confirms your beardy is not sick, you’ll need to help them clear their digestive tract and start limiting their UV light. Check out our full article to find out how to prepare your beardy for brumation.