brumation

When the temperature begins to drop again, however, they quickly return to a brumation state.

Although not necessary, they are usually put through a cooling (also known as brumation) period that takes 60-90 days.

Note, however, the temperature and length of brumation varies for each species.

Reptiles generally begin brumation in late fall (more specific times depend on the species).

The tail also contains fat reserves, which are drawn upon during brumation in winter.

This is to some degree offset by its relatively mild disposition and long brumation period.

Breeding: The lizard needs to have a brumation period of two to three months starting around December.

The brumation period is between November to February.

Garter snakes begin mating as soon as they emerge from brumation.

Garter snakes go into brumation before they mate.

The brumation period is anywhere from one to eight months depending on the air temperature and the size, age, and health of the reptile.

In captive breeding, the snake goes through a winter brumation period to improve breeding success.

Throughout most of their range the winter is too cold for these functions and the rosy boas go into a dormant state called brumation.

It is of note that studies conducted have shown that snakes, if given the choice, prefer brumation to remaining active.

Brumation is an example of dormancy in reptiles that is similar to hibernation.

Reptiles may want to eat more than usual before the brumation time but eat less or refuse food as the temperature drops.

Brumation can occur to varying degrees.

In the colder winter months, some rattlesnake species enter a period of brumation, which is dormancy similar to hibernation.

Like many other reptiles, Argentine tegus go into brumation (a form of hibernation) in autumn when the temperature drops.

The queen snake is in a period of brumation throughout the winter months, and groups of them can be found in "hibernacula", near water.

Brumation is biologically distinct from hibernation.

Brumation is triggered by lack of heat and the decrease in the hours of daylight in winter, similar to hibernation.

Brumation temperatures should be in the low to mid 50's with brumation lasting from 6 to 10 weeks.

The winters in these (evergreen) forests are sharp and very cool; a period of brumation seems likely to occur for these tiny lizards.

Brumation Reptile equivalent of hibernation.