Having to Move and Tegu in Hibernation, What Do?

[Logie_Bear]

Hi all, so life's been hectic on my end these days and I am having to move to a new apartment somewhat suddenly. The move will be in a couple weeks and I'm concerned about what to do with my tegu, as she has been in hibernation since October. Will it be harmful to wake her and pack her up for the trip? Any advise on this situation is greatly appreciated!

 

[Renske]

Hi all, so life's been hectic on my end these days and I am having to move to a new apartment somewhat suddenly. The move will be in a couple weeks and I'm concerned about what to do with my tegu, as she has been in hibernation since October. Will it be harmful to wake her and pack her up for the trip? Any advise on this situation is greatly appreciated!

I think you sould start getting the temp up and put the lights on slowly. So when you move she will be awake... Thats what I would do...

 

[Diablo]

She might not come up even with the temps. Yoshi didn't come up even when I had the lights on. If its a week before and she still hasn't come up from the temps being up, then physically wake her up each day. Just rub you're finger over top of her burrow and move the hide away. Then during the move put her in something warm she can burrow into and sleep for the move. It's what I would do.

 

[Logie_Bear]

She might not come up even with the temps. Yoshi didn't come up even when I had the lights on. If its a week before and she still hasn't come up from the temps being up, then physically wake her up each day. Just rub you're finger over top of her burrow and move the hide away. Then during the move put her in something warm she can burrow into and sleep for the move. It's what I would do.

That's a pretty good idea. He lights are actually still on, at least for a few hours each day. I thought to leave a little on just in case she woke up any afternoon when I was at work and needed a bask.