Where do bearded dragons hibernate?

5 days ago ... Pet reptiles have no reason to brumate but it is an innate behavior, therefore, their body tells them to do it. Brumation is a natural thing that is completely safe for your healthy reptile to do. In the wild, some reptiles, like bearded dragons, may brumate to avoid cold temperatures and the lack of food and water. read more

For those who are not experienced in the hobby, and who keep Bearded Dragons as pets, one of the greatest sources of worry is when, for one reason or another, our beardies refuse to eat for long periods of time, or become increasingly inactive and lethargic. read more

In the wild, bearded dragons brumate as a reaction to cooler temperatures, light changes, and subsequent lack of food and water in fall and winter. Wild bearded dragons stay hydrated by lapping morning and evening dew from leaves and plants in their environment. read more

Bearded dragons are very unpredictable though and may brumate every year, never at all, for long periods of time, or on and off through a season. Other common reptiles that brumate include some kinds of turtles, tortoises, and snakes but some amphibians, like frogs, also brumate. read more