Ozzy

Ozzy, our bearded dragon, has recently popped out of his period of brumination. Brumination is similar to hibernation, but is slightly different due to lizards being ectotherms, while hibernating animals are generally endotherms. This period of dormancy is brought about by reduced temperature and daylight. In november, I begin taking time off the timer for Ozzy's UV light, so he senses that the days are getting shorter. When the days start to get longer, I add time back on, triggering him to come out of his dormant period. He always welcomes visitors, especially endothermic ones with warm hands that he can sit on.