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Questions on behavior

Talon1992

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Hello everyone, I have posted here a few times, mostly on issues of hibernation, this time I have a few other questions. So, I live in Southern California, which I want to mention just so you have a good idea about our average daily temperature. I got my baby tegu in December, and he has been hibernating until just very recently. I caught him basking the other day, but as soon as I approached the cage he bolted back into his hide. This has happened about two or three times over the span of this last week. I have offered him roaches, which he has eaten, as well as chicken, banana , And hard-boiled egg which he has nibbled on. He has also pooped, and I think that is a good sign. Fresh water is always available. My question though is this. I came downstairs this morning and he had covered up the entrance to His burrow again. Is he going back into hibernation? I find this confusing, because I have basking areas for him of that approach 125°, and he has a heating pad next to his hide, as well as a ceramic heater that keeps temperatures in the mid to high 80s. I will post some pictures of his current set up to see what you guys think. I guess I'm worried about a few things. His appetite has not been particularly voracious. I'm worried that I can't get close to him without him running away and hiding. And I'm worried that he's going back into hibernation so soon. I'm sorry about all the questions, but any advice would be most appreciated
 

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