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Beardie Not Eating

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Question
I Just Bought An Older Beardie And He Is A Retired Breeder But He Doesnt Want To Eat. He Has No Interst In The Food.. Ive Been Making Him Eat For The Past Week But Its Starting To Worry Me.. What Could Be Wrong??

Answer
 If you can ask the previous owner about his habits during brumation, you may find that he is doing a very normal thing.  They go into a semi-hibernation during part or the whole winter.  If you can't speak to the previous owner, have him checked by the vet for any medical issues and if the vet says he's healthy, then let him sleep.  For further information on brumation see the link attached:

http://www.bio.miami.edu/ktosney/file/BDbrumate.html