Period of cooling down a reptile to simulate natural seasons, helps to stimulate breeding

the cooling period for reptiles and amphibians, similar to hibernation in mammals.

The reptilian equivalent to hibernation.

Time period when frogs and other ectotherms become inactive in they hide in a leaf litter or take refuge in ponds to cope with the cold, dry and harsh temperatures.

Sluggish, inactive, lethargic behavior induced by prolonged periods of lowered temperatures.

a dormancy period, brought on by either cold temperatures or warm temperatures