Semi natural hibernation

[Jan W]

FORT TORT: The torts house in an upturned wardrobe, divided into 'chambers' sitting within an outbuilding. They have access to the outside, weather permitting. In their house is a ceramic lamp for warmth and just outside the entrance is an MV light/heat lamp for basking. There is also overhead lighting in the ceiling.

Bertie slowed down and went to sleep in October to wake up when it became warm and then go down the same time as Beatrice in November. He ate less and less, whereas Beatrice ate one day and then just stopped. However, he did not go under the light/heat source again.

During October they had access to the area where the ceramic lamp hung and the heat/light lamp. I wanted them to choose where they wanted to be and there was much choice on dark areas and cooler areas. Beatrice spent less and less time coming out to the light/heat source.

So I do not lose this post I will start a new one with the photos.