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Hi guys, I'm fairly sure I know the answer to this question but my wife and I just need some reassurance.

I have a Northern BTS whos about seven years old old. Right about this time of year I'll notice a decrease in activity and an all around stop in food consumption...All progressing as normal.

Unfortunately this year there is a new behavior I have not yet come across. In addition to not taking any food for about...3 weeks now (all the favorites have been paraded out of course) I've noticed a HUGE increase in activity. Like active from "dawn" to "dusk" if not even a little past lights out. We have a pretty aerobic enclosure laid out with cargo nets and rock climbs.

Its really freaking us out! Hes up early and off to bed late, moving up, down and all around. I'm assuming this is normal mating season behavior? Our vet think's its a girl but i'm still pulling for a boy!

Is there any kind of ailment that could cause over active behavior? Or maybe a food I haven't tried that would be considered far too enticing to pass up?


Thanks for the help!!

Here in the states its right around breeding season, which could definitely increase activity.

I agree this is likely the case. He just goes so bonkers for many hours, sliding around etc. I don't understand WHERE the energy is coming from while he isn't eating!

yeah my male has been crazy active the past week or two, way more so than ever before and im assuming that is probably why