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tegu started hibernation in spring

Pinkie-Pie

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I live in Pa and my tegu went into hibernation mid march when it was still a little chilly but nothing like the freezing winter that we had hoped he hibernated through. we've been having temps in 70s and 80s now and he has his heat lamps and still isn't coming out of his hide. We check periodically to make sure he's alive. Last year he hibernated end of November to about march. Should we just let him go until he decides he's ready to come out?
 

Josh

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I would do what you can to make sure he knows it's beautiful and warm outside. Is there a way to give him access to natural sunlight and warmth?
 

Pinkie-Pie

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Yea his enclosure is right by a window and I open the blinds to let the light shine on his house but he has himself so barricaded into his hide that I don't think any light would go in. I wasn't sure if I should just pick up the hide and make him come out but I'm sure he wont be a happy camper if I do.
 

Tato

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Is it ok for tegus to hibernate in spring? Let's say you want them to. Is that possible?
 

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