Sleeping While Basking

[BowDownBowser]

I noticed my sulcata hatchling sometimes tends to fall asleep while under his basking lamp. He does seem to move when he gets too hot or he's bored. I just want to make sure he's not going to be hurt by doing this. Will they wake up when they start to get too hot? Also at what point is a sulcata no longer considered a hatchling?

 

[ascott]

Perfectly common and normal....I mean, when the weather is cold I wish I had a big ole basking spot D) I would easily fall out right under it as well....

I believe after a year the hatchling stage begins to fade away...even though they are still little...

 

[Dizisdalife]

Also at what point is a sulcata no longer considered a hatchling?

When the egg tooth is gone they are promoted from Hatchling to "Baby Sulcata" status. They are still little and need lots of attention. From 1 year to their 2nd birthday they are yearlings. They grow a lot during that time and begin to develop personality.