Pro's & con's?? - Page 9

judith ann · 04-08-2011, 10:44 PM

So we just give them a warm shed plenty of Redigrass and leave them to it.

Judy

EJ · 04-08-2011, 10:56 PM

Wrong... in south Africa they do experience a dormant period.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuna1971

Ed, quickie question... But I didn't think Leopards hibernated?
Right or wrong...? xx

EJ · 04-08-2011, 10:59 PM

Sulcatas don't live in south africa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by judith ann

So if it gets cold in South Africa what do Sulcatas do

Judy

EJ · 04-08-2011, 11:01 PM

It's not to give me a break but to keep them alive through the winter because I don't have the facilities currently.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagan queen

He has said it's for convenience, to give him a break from looking after them.

Kirkie · 04-08-2011, 11:04 PM

Good question. This is all about leopard tortoises though.

See the "best time to visit" section

http://www.southafrica.net/sat/conte...8073&sn=Detail

Or from reptilechannel.com

"In southern Africa, leopard tortoises occupy a tremendous variety of habitats, ranging from moist and humid jungle conditions near the South Africa-Mozambique border, to endless stretches of hot and barren lands in the Kalahari and Namib deserts, plus montane regions up to nearly 4,000 feet in Mountain Zebra National Park. During summer, pardalis must often endure very high daytime temperatures, with powerful thunder and lightning hailstorms thrown in. This is followed by winter months that plummet the mercury well below freezing. In a few regions, snowfall is not out of the question."

Or tellingly...

http://www.hljournals.org/doi/abs/10...urnalCode=herp

Kirkie · 04-08-2011, 11:16 PM

I think dormant is probably a better description than hibernating when it comes to SA Leopard tortoises.

EJ · 04-08-2011, 11:17 PM

very nice reference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirkie

Good question. This is all about leopard tortoises though.

See the "best time to visit" section

http://www.southafrica.net/sat/conte...8073&sn=Detail

Or from reptilechannel.com

"In southern Africa, leopard tortoises occupy a tremendous variety of habitats, ranging from moist and humid jungle conditions near the South Africa-Mozambique border, to endless stretches of hot and barren lands in the Kalahari and Namib deserts, plus montane regions up to nearly 4,000 feet in Mountain Zebra National Park. During summer, pardalis must often endure very high daytime temperatures, with powerful thunder and lightning hailstorms thrown in. This is followed by winter months that plummet the mercury well below freezing. In a few regions, snowfall is not out of the question."

Or tellingly...

http://www.hljournals.org/doi/abs/10...urnalCode=herp

pagan queen · 04-08-2011, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJ

It's not to give me a break but to keep them alive through the winter because I don't have the facilities currently.

I apologise Ed. I think you must have alluded to convenience and I assumed it was to give yourself a break.

04-08-2011, 10:44 PM	#81
judith ann Member Hatched Join Date: May 2011 Location: Salisbury ,Wiltshire Posts: 302	So we just give them a warm shed plenty of Redigrass and leave them to it. Judy __________________ 0.0.2.THB.Squirt and Tilip 1.2.0.Dogs .Ziggy,Fen andPurdie 0.2.0.Cats.Phoebie and Matilda 0.1.0.Freisian Mare.Trijntsje 2.0.0.Budgies.Oliver and Magic 2.0.0.Russian Dwarf Hamsters.Morgan and Toby. 0.1.0.Teenage Ggrandaughter. 1.0.0.Long Suffering Husband. 0.1.0.Sulcata Fluffy 1.4.0.Children 2.6.0.Grandchildren

04-08-2011, 11:04 PM	#85
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	Good question. This is all about leopard tortoises though. See the "best time to visit" section http://www.southafrica.net/sat/conte...8073&sn=Detail Or from reptilechannel.com "In southern Africa, leopard tortoises occupy a tremendous variety of habitats, ranging from moist and humid jungle conditions near the South Africa-Mozambique border, to endless stretches of hot and barren lands in the Kalahari and Namib deserts, plus montane regions up to nearly 4,000 feet in Mountain Zebra National Park. During summer, pardalis must often endure very high daytime temperatures, with powerful thunder and lightning hailstorms thrown in. This is followed by winter months that plummet the mercury well below freezing. In a few regions, snowfall is not out of the question." Or tellingly... http://www.hljournals.org/doi/abs/10...urnalCode=herp

04-08-2011, 11:16 PM	#86
Kirkie Senior Member Adult Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4,887	I think dormant is probably a better description than hibernating when it comes to SA Leopard tortoises.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)