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Old 04-11-2008, 11:13 PM   #1
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Default Another hibernation question

Hi all been a while since last on, what would be a max weight loss during Hibernation for my three Hermans, hoping to do a 12 week this time. It will be there second one with me
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Old 05-11-2008, 10:35 AM   #2
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If any looses more than 10% of its body weight pull them out of hibernation !

however if the temps are ok weight loss is minimal, i did fridge for the first time last year and torotises weighing 4.5 kgs only lost a few grams

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Thanks for the info Dazza
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