Weighed torts after 3 week windown unsure about one of torts

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 02:43 PM

Hi

I have weighed my torts as 2 out of the 6 are going down for hibernation this weekend and the rest to follow next weeknd.
I am a little concerned as one of them seems very light for hibernation have alook a the weights as give me your thoughts please.

Holmes 21 months old weighs 0.076 he has lost 15 gramms in 3 weeks. Due for hibentaion tomorrow
Moriaty 21 months old weighs 0.072 he has also lost 15 gramms in 3 weeks. Due for hibernation tomorrow
Lestradt nearly 5 weighs 0.399 and has lost 49 gramms in 3 weeks I am a little concerned about him
Watson 7 weighs 0.862 and has lost 50 gramms in the 3 week windown
Mrs H 50+ weighs 1.654 and has gained 32 gramms
Bodica 7 weighs 0.777 and has lost 3 gramms

So what do you think guys?

sandy · 24-11-2007, 02:45 PM

The weight the tortoises are is more important than how much they have lost. As if not being
fed they will lose weight.

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 03:01 PM

Agreed but what I am asking is at the weight they are now is that suitable for hibernation?

Henry-flash · 24-11-2007, 03:03 PM

We would need their SCLs to tell you that

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 03:05 PM

Is that their carpace length?

Henry-flash · 24-11-2007, 03:06 PM

Yes

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 03:10 PM

Hi

Thanks for confirming, I will measure them, Dazza and family are going to pop around this afternoon so will also get him to give them the once over as I value his opinion as well.

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 06:03 PM

Hi

Dazza came around and checked on torts, all are going for hibernation, the 2 youngest tomorrow then the other 4 next weekend , he has certainly put my mind at rest, its great having him live so near, and he has a lovley family as well

piglet · 24-11-2007, 06:30 PM

Its always great to get another direct opinion and settle ones mind Dazza is a star and a great person you are lucky to have him close by
D

Bride2b · 24-11-2007, 06:31 PM

Yep hes a top bloke and has a lovley wife and children, yes I am very lucky to have him live near by

24-11-2007, 02:43 PM	#1
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Weighed torts after 3 week windown unsure about one of torts Hi I have weighed my torts as 2 out of the 6 are going down for hibernation this weekend and the rest to follow next weeknd. I am a little concerned as one of them seems very light for hibernation have alook a the weights as give me your thoughts please. Holmes 21 months old weighs 0.076 he has lost 15 gramms in 3 weeks. Due for hibentaion tomorrow Moriaty 21 months old weighs 0.072 he has also lost 15 gramms in 3 weeks. Due for hibernation tomorrow Lestradt nearly 5 weighs 0.399 and has lost 49 gramms in 3 weeks I am a little concerned about him Watson 7 weighs 0.862 and has lost 50 gramms in the 3 week windown Mrs H 50+ weighs 1.654 and has gained 32 gramms Bodica 7 weighs 0.777 and has lost 3 gramms So what do you think guys? __________________

24-11-2007, 02:45 PM	#2
sandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kent UK Posts: 12,146	The weight the tortoises are is more important than how much they have lost. As if not being fed they will lose weight. __________________ < > 60+, keeping ibera, graeca and box turtles \0/ /_\ http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/tortoisefriends

24-11-2007, 03:01 PM	#3
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Agreed but what I am asking is at the weight they are now is that suitable for hibernation? __________________

24-11-2007, 03:03 PM	#4
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	We would need their SCLs to tell you that __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

24-11-2007, 03:05 PM	#5
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Is that their carpace length? __________________

24-11-2007, 03:06 PM	#6
Henry-flash Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9,304	Yes __________________ Peter Keeping: Testudo hermanni, Testudo graeca (graeca & ibera ), Testudo horsfieldi, Astrochelys radiata, Malacochersus tornieri and Kinixys belliana. The North West Tortoise Group

24-11-2007, 03:10 PM	#7
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Hi Thanks for confirming, I will measure them, Dazza and family are going to pop around this afternoon so will also get him to give them the once over as I value his opinion as well. __________________

24-11-2007, 06:03 PM	#8
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Hi Dazza came around and checked on torts, all are going for hibernation, the 2 youngest tomorrow then the other 4 next weekend , he has certainly put my mind at rest, its great having him live so near, and he has a lovley family as well __________________

24-11-2007, 06:30 PM	#9
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Its always great to get another direct opinion and settle ones mind Dazza is a star and a great person you are lucky to have him close by D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

24-11-2007, 06:31 PM	#10
Bride2b Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,301	Yep hes a top bloke and has a lovley wife and children, yes I am very lucky to have him live near by __________________

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