brumação
1. A hibernation-like state of dormancy in reptiles and amphibians characterized by decreased metabolic activity, reduced movement, and minimal feeding during cold months
During brumation, the snake remains inactive in its shelter for several months.
Durante a brumação, a cobra permanece inativa em seu abrigo por vários meses.
2. A period of reduced activity and lowered body temperature in cold-blooded animals in response to seasonal temperature drops
Reptile owners must prepare their pets for brumation by gradually lowering temperatures.
Os criadores de répteis devem preparar seus animais para a brumação reduzindo gradualmente as temperaturas.
Brumation is a specialized term used primarily in herpetology, reptile care, and zoological contexts. It is distinct from mammalian hibernation and is particularly important for pet reptile owners in both Brazil and the USA to understand proper seasonal care. The term has gained popularity with the rise of exotic pet ownership.
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