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Article · Jun 4, 2026 · Citadel Culebra Faculty

Cooling and Cycling: Triggering the Season

Many species won't breed without a seasonal signal. Brumation and cycling are how you send it — safely.

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Cooling and Cycling: Triggering the Season
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For temperate species especially, reproduction is keyed to the seasons. Cooling, brumation, and photoperiod shifts tell the animal that spring — and breeding — is coming. Done carelessly, the same process can harm the animal.

What this resource covers — which species need a cycle, safe pre-cool conditioning, temperature and photoperiod schedules, monitoring weight, and warming back up.

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