Are any of these fridges suitable for hibernation?

TortoiseBea · 31-03-2009, 06:32 PM

I haven't decided wether to get a hermanns tortoise but am researching all aspects and cost etc.
So I would want to hibernate my little tortoise if I got one using a fridge.
I'm not sure my mum would be too happy with having a tortoise in the main family fridge.
So I am looking at finding a reasonable priced small (going in my bedroom) fridge suitable for hibernation.
I have come across some, are any suitable?:

1.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Husky-HM72-B...m_cr_pr_sims_i

2.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Husky-HUS-KN.../ref=de_a_smtd

3.http://www.amazon.co.uk/litre-Silent...outThisProduct

4.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coolzone-Lit...outThisProduct

Thanks, oh and also if anyone knows any cheap suitable ones then notifying me would be great.

DoodleBopper · 31-03-2009, 07:24 PM

It might be an idea rather than buying one but to ask around to see if anyone has an unwanted/unused one that you could have as theya re quite expensive to buy. You have a look on freecycle and see if anyone is offering one on there. Good Luck!

sky · 31-03-2009, 07:28 PM

Argos is cheaper, you need a larder fridge, the one without a small freezer compartment in. Good luck hope you get your tort soon.

TortoiseBea · 31-03-2009, 08:18 PM

Thanks ^^ I may try freecycle, but I would prefer to buy a new one, so I know that it will work properly and I can buy it to my own preferences.
Just tryed argos and found this:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7;3EFRIDGE.htm
^^This has a very small freezer compartment. Why is a freezer bad? Will affect the temps of the fridge? I like this one as it's small and cheap but I think the freezer will be a problem.

Can't find a small larder one.. if you could point me in the right direction, that would be great! (Excuse my ignorance! I probably missed it).

Thanks for the help so far

**16 shells** · 31-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Fridge method is very good, but if you have an outbuilding, shed, garage, you can hibernate box method, it's just as worrying first time, but with the right knowledge, is easy, with the aid of a digital themometer, and a set of scales.
Paul

TortoiseBea · 31-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Thanks for that ^^ but our garage is converted into a study and we have no outbuildings i'm afraid

, so I think the only option is fridge or nothing, and I think i am right in saying that you should hibernate your tortoise as it benefits them in the long run?

**16 shells** · 31-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Lol. That is the great debate, as you will see through some of the posts on Hibernation it will be your choice.
Paul

rolleyparnell · 31-03-2009, 11:23 PM

what about these fridge that people use for beers and wine?/ they seems small and compact?

ME SHELL · 01-04-2009, 07:49 AM

Here is one withut an ice compartment
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-19406
the temps on the small beer fridges fluctuate to much.

a_fisher · 01-04-2009, 08:34 AM

I have no suitable outbuildings so I used the fridge method.

I used one of the drinks chillers like the 'bud' one you have in your original post. The temperatures did fluctuate a fair bit not enough to concern me.
Someone mentioned on here that if you fill it with drinks and cover up the glass front then they are pretty good. I'll be doing a trial run before next winter to see if I can get the temps a bit more stable

31-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#1
TortoiseBea Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 291	Are any of these fridges suitable for hibernation? I haven't decided wether to get a hermanns tortoise but am researching all aspects and cost etc. So I would want to hibernate my little tortoise if I got one using a fridge. I'm not sure my mum would be too happy with having a tortoise in the main family fridge. So I am looking at finding a reasonable priced small (going in my bedroom) fridge suitable for hibernation. I have come across some, are any suitable?: 1.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Husky-HM72-B...m_cr_pr_sims_i 2.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Husky-HUS-KN.../ref=de_a_smtd 3.http://www.amazon.co.uk/litre-Silent...outThisProduct 4.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Coolzone-Lit...outThisProduct Thanks, oh and also if anyone knows any cheap suitable ones then notifying me would be great.

31-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
DoodleBopper Member Hatchling Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Norfolk Posts: 717	It might be an idea rather than buying one but to ask around to see if anyone has an unwanted/unused one that you could have as theya re quite expensive to buy. You have a look on freecycle and see if anyone is offering one on there. Good Luck! __________________

31-03-2009, 07:28 PM	#3
sky Senior Member Adult Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,901	Argos is cheaper, you need a larder fridge, the one without a small freezer compartment in. Good luck hope you get your tort soon. __________________ Kayx 2.7.4 THB 0.3.0 Gpigs 1 grumpy husband

31-03-2009, 08:43 PM	#5
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Fridge method is very good, but if you have an outbuilding, shed, garage, you can hibernate box method, it's just as worrying first time, but with the right knowledge, is easy, with the aid of a digital themometer, and a set of scales. Paul __________________ Paul.

31-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Lol. That is the great debate, as you will see through some of the posts on Hibernation it will be your choice. Paul __________________ Paul.

31-03-2009, 08:18 PM	#4
TortoiseBea Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 291	Thanks ^^ I may try freecycle, but I would prefer to buy a new one, so I know that it will work properly and I can buy it to my own preferences. Just tryed argos and found this: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7;3EFRIDGE.htm ^^This has a very small freezer compartment. Why is a freezer bad? Will affect the temps of the fridge? I like this one as it's small and cheap but I think the freezer will be a problem. Can't find a small larder one.. if you could point me in the right direction, that would be great! (Excuse my ignorance! I probably missed it). Thanks for the help so far

31-03-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
TortoiseBea Member Hatched Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 291	Thanks for that ^^ but our garage is converted into a study and we have no outbuildings i'm afraid , so I think the only option is fridge or nothing, and I think i am right in saying that you should hibernate your tortoise as it benefits them in the long run?

31-03-2009, 11:23 PM	#8
rolleyparnell Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 438	what about these fridge that people use for beers and wine?/ they seems small and compact? __________________ Debs x 5 Hermann name Bailey, Freddie, George, Minnie and Willow 4 rabbits and 5 Guinea pigs 3 mad cats and 1 dog (hearing dog for the deaf) 3 ferrets 2 daughters and 1 husband

01-04-2009, 07:49 AM	#9
ME SHELL Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8,484	Here is one withut an ice compartment http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-19406 the temps on the small beer fridges fluctuate to much.

01-04-2009, 08:34 AM	#10
a_fisher Member Hatched Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nr Bristol Posts: 343	I have no suitable outbuildings so I used the fridge method. I used one of the drinks chillers like the 'bud' one you have in your original post. The temperatures did fluctuate a fair bit not enough to concern me. Someone mentioned on here that if you fill it with drinks and cover up the glass front then they are pretty good. I'll be doing a trial run before next winter to see if I can get the temps a bit more stable __________________ Adam 0.0.2 T.h.b

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