How long is too long?

[Qwerty3159]

Thanks guys.
He's definitely not injured or sick and I wasn't too concerned until he began losing weight. The only other garter in the house is the baby radix but he was like this before she arrived.
When I turn the lamp off for a while should I leave him at room temp (60-70 F) or put him in the basement which gets a bit cooler? Should he be moved from the other reptiles? He's on a shelf with my Knight Anole and some other reptiles so I'll still be out and about even if I don't interact with him.

[Albert Clark]

Thanks guys.
He's definitely not injured or sick and I wasn't too concerned until he began losing weight. The only other garter in the house is the baby radix but he was like this before she arrived.
When I turn the lamp off for a while should I leave him at room temp (60-70 F) or put him in the basement which gets a bit cooler? Should he be moved from the other reptiles? He's on a shelf with my Knight Anole and some other reptiles so I'll still be out and about even if I don't interact with him.

Typically, the lowering of temperatures should be gradual as to not shock the animal with a drastic, sudden cooling. Make certain his stomach is empty and has been empty at least two weeks before cooling. 60.0f is the better cooling temp goal. Do like Jeff said and turn off the heating for a while ( couple of weeks). Just monitor the temperature regularly. I would move him from the other reptiles simply bc now you are conditioning him for a specific reason.