Hi Levi,
I took part in the thread before your eviction and indeed the eviction of Paul.
The thread you have started has been very interesting and I agree that the simple message recently posted centering about 5*c is probably the most clear.

Have you read Life in a shell By Jackson?

Its an excellent book that centres on chelonian properties including their needs during hibernation. He talks of some animals actively seeking the coldest temperatures to reduce energy loss, the minimising the O2 use and the associated production of lactic acid.

I am unaware of any research that has studied tortoise movement during hibernation either in response to available oxygen level once burried or to temperatures. I have boxes that move considerably during the winter for reasons that I do not understand. I think they are self managing both for 02 and for temp.

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Rom@froggy-bottom.co.uk

Cheers
Rom