Hibernation

[hayl_b]

Hi. We have a horsefield tortoise and are looking to hibernate him this year and was wondering when to start this and any advice on what to actually do.

We've had him a few years now but keep him in an indoor enclosure and normally keep him awake all year but feel it is now time to start hibernating, especially as he has been sleeping a lot for a while now.

I understand you can hibernate them in the fridge, we have a spare one in the garage I was going to use. We are also going to take him to the vets to make sure he is well enough to hibernate.

Thanks