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Old 10-01-2008, 09:37 PM   #1
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Mines out, today after 6 and 1/2 weeks, first time hibernation, opted for box method in the garage. my two little hermans have warmed up, been bathed and eaten. Great relief
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Old 10-01-2008, 09:54 PM   #2
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Its a pity you couldnt have left the the full eight weeks, which is recommended for first time
hibernation. Or even a couple of weeks after that. If their weight loss is minimum it wont
hurt them to stay longer in hibernation.
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Old 10-01-2008, 10:00 PM   #3
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Glad they're ok

It's killing me but as they've only lost 3g each (as of three days ago) I'm going for the whole 8 weeks and they're only six months old.. As scary as it is, it's what they've done for millions of years... They know best!
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Torty's 8 weeks is up tomorrow If he hasn't lost too much weight this week I'll leave him for a bit longer. So far he has only lost 4g so he's doing really well. I must say I think the 8 weeks went by really quickly.
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Just thought, it's all very well us all saying they've lost Xgrams.. Does anyone know what the % bodyweight is safe to lose, if you see what I mean.

I have a few people's suggestions written in the Girlies' book but it's at home not uni' and it's bugging me now that I can't remember!
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It's 10% Ajay

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Cheers Dan, *writes it in BIG letters on post it in TT file* lol

Well flipping heck, our two are keeping the weight on so well they'll still be down come graduation
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Knew I'd curse it - both have lost enough in the last few days to take them just over 10% so woke up this afternoon.. Never mind, they did well for their first go and would rather wake 'em than leave 'em any longer

Glad to have them awake again
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Old 12-01-2008, 03:04 PM   #9
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Hi Ajay,

Its better to be safe than sorry. How long did your tortoises hibernate for?

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You've done really well 16 shells
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