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- 11/24/2020 at 5:42 PM
  bunny34422
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  I’m sitting in my chair with Timothy flopped on my lap and taking a nap. About 10 minutes ago, his entire body started twitching/shaking and I think his eyes were open and dilating. It happened very quickly, about 10 seconds or so, and then stopped. He did it again a few minutes later. Right now, he’s awake and licking my sleeve.
  
  Is this something I should be worried about, or is he just dreaming? I’m not really sure how to describe what happened because it happened so fast and I wasn’t able to get a video. It was like he was shuddering and I kept seeing the white part of the top of his right eye (he was flopped so I didn’t get a good look of the other eye).
  
  I’ve only had him for a month and a half now, but I’ve never seen him do this before so it was a bit scary! I just want to make sure that he’s okay.
- 11/24/2020 at 6:19 PM
  DanaNM
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  My bunnies do this when they are sleeping deeply and dreaming. 🙂 I confess it was quite alarming the first time I saw it!
  
  He must trust you a lot to sleep that deeply on your lap!
  
  . . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 11/24/2020 at 6:53 PM
  bunny34422
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  Whew, glad to hear! He likes to flop and roll around on his mat, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him sleep that deeply before.
  
  Thank you so much, I feel a lot better knowing that he’s doing just fine. 😀
- 11/24/2020 at 7:22 PM
  LBJ10
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  Yes, deep sleep face twitches are especially creepy if they are sleeping with their eyes open. I think everyone is alarmed the first time they witness it.
- 11/24/2020 at 7:28 PM
  Louiethebunny
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  Louie is definitely one of these bunnies… he also sleeps with his eyes open. Sometimes I have to double check because it’s a little alarming.
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