hibernation - Page 2

sandy · 13-08-2006, 10:45 PM

Most keepers would say, if you got your new tortoise in August, then you wouldnt hibernate.
Before that you would have plenty of time to get used to the new tort, and them to your
routine.
Or if the tortoise had some sort of illness, then you wouldnt hibernate them.

vivp · 13-08-2006, 10:46 PM

the large one weighs 144g, and my 2 small ones are 44g and 55g

fi_fi · 13-08-2006, 10:47 PM

okay dokay - so does that mean that weight is not that much of an issue then? (obviously with in reason) ##when is the best time time to start reducing his heat / day light hours and food in take?

sandy · 14-08-2006, 07:30 AM

Weight is not an issue, provided for their size they are not underweight.
In the wild they hibernate from year one. They have survived for millions of years this way,
so for them they must be doing something right<g>.
When tend to put what we think onto them. If its small it must be fragile. But they are really
strong charactors.

nina · 14-08-2006, 09:25 AM

Here's some reading to get you going (you should find out everything you need to know about hibernation in these articles):

http://www.turtlestuff.com/hibernation.html

http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/hib...on_journey.htm

http://www.thetortoisehouse.com/

fi_fi · 14-08-2006, 02:02 PM

okay i have weight and measured Alfie today, he has changed quite a bit since i first got him -

10 cm and 240g

thanks

Fi

fi_fi · 14-08-2006, 04:53 PM

sorry i did not see the post before with the links - one of the ones you posted is one of the ones i already read which suggests i you have not had your tort a year you should think about not hibernating them.

thanks

fi

fi_fi · 15-08-2006, 10:38 PM

Right, how do i put this...

i know that i must be getting on peoples nerves about this topic, but i would be greatful if someone would help me by breaking down in to steps what needs to be done for hibernation etc

as i have said before, i am getting confussed about all the info even on the links you guys have been kind enough to tell me about.

thanks

fi

**Eire_Ade** · 15-08-2006, 10:57 PM

I think TT was going to do a post on the subject closer to the time if thats any help. Sorry TT correct me if I am wrong.

Ade

Henry-flash · 15-08-2006, 11:04 PM

I think your right ade TT and some of the other experienced keepers said they would put a special thread together

13-08-2006, 10:45 PM	#11
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Most keepers would say, if you got your new tortoise in August, then you wouldnt hibernate. Before that you would have plenty of time to get used to the new tort, and them to your routine. Or if the tortoise had some sort of illness, then you wouldnt hibernate them. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

14-08-2006, 07:30 AM	#14
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	Weight is not an issue, provided for their size they are not underweight. In the wild they hibernate from year one. They have survived for millions of years this way, so for them they must be doing something right<g>. When tend to put what we think onto them. If its small it must be fragile. But they are really strong charactors. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

14-08-2006, 09:25 AM	#15
nina Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 2,337	Here's some reading to get you going (you should find out everything you need to know about hibernation in these articles): http://www.turtlestuff.com/hibernation.html http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/hib...on_journey.htm http://www.thetortoisehouse.com/ __________________ http://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk l

14-08-2006, 02:02 PM	#16
fi_fi Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 729	okay i have weight and measured Alfie today, he has changed quite a bit since i first got him - 10 cm and 240g thanks Fi __________________ 1.0.0 testudo hermanni boettgeri

14-08-2006, 04:53 PM	#17
fi_fi Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 729	sorry i did not see the post before with the links - one of the ones you posted is one of the ones i already read which suggests i you have not had your tort a year you should think about not hibernating them. thanks fi __________________ 1.0.0 testudo hermanni boettgeri

13-08-2006, 10:46 PM	#12
vivp Member Hatched Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 334	the large one weighs 144g, and my 2 small ones are 44g and 55g

13-08-2006, 10:47 PM	#13
fi_fi Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 729	okay dokay - so does that mean that weight is not that much of an issue then? (obviously with in reason) ##when is the best time time to start reducing his heat / day light hours and food in take?

15-08-2006, 10:38 PM	#18
fi_fi Member Hatchling Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Berkshire Posts: 729	Right, how do i put this... i know that i must be getting on peoples nerves about this topic, but i would be greatful if someone would help me by breaking down in to steps what needs to be done for hibernation etc as i have said before, i am getting confussed about all the info even on the links you guys have been kind enough to tell me about. thanks fi __________________ 1.0.0 testudo hermanni boettgeri

15-08-2006, 10:57 PM	#19
Eire_Ade Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 8,422	I think TT was going to do a post on the subject closer to the time if thats any help. Sorry TT correct me if I am wrong. Ade __________________ Ade ----------------------------------------------- Y.O.B 1971 (40 years young! ) My Tortoises :- Dug (Testudo Graeca Ibera Terrestris (Syrian), Penny, JJ (JennyJack), Buttons and Gem (Testudo Graeca Ibera)

15-08-2006, 11:04 PM	#20
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	I think your right ade TT and some of the other experienced keepers said they would put a special thread together __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

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