need more help please

[pumpkinsmum]

can anyone tell me if pumpkings going into brumnation?
during the day hes acting and eating normal but last week started to hide under the paper we have down to sleep he is also starting to go to sleep earlier every night and wake later in the morning for nowwe have put a shoe box in his viv for him to sleep in till his home made hide ( sons project) is ready but he only slept in it one night then back under the paper lol he is 10 to 11 month old now and has just shed so just a bit confused if its brumnation or just natural after sheding
thanks in advance for any advice

[zebrajanie]

This isn't normally the time for brumation for mine, however, saying that, it is possible..

Have you gotten a fecal exam lately ?  Might not be a bad idea.

Hope this helps.

[pumpkinsmum]

ive only had him 5 week and no but he poos ok especially in his bath lol are they expensive to have them tested?

[zebrajanie]

It depends really on the vet.  Some charge for a visit on top of the fecal... Normally fecals run between $25-$55...

You'll want a Herp vet.  Call around, the exotic vets... Make a trip in without Pumpkin to talk to and get a feel for the vets you find that deal with reptiles.. Feel free to check their information with ours...

Once you have a vet you are comfortable with, and is knowledgeable with dragons, bring in a poop sample for testing.

Hope this helps.