Advice on NOT hibernating - Page 3

**Bindi** · 07-09-2009, 07:21 AM

But if the torts have dug down, say 12" or so, the temps under the soil would be more stable. It's not just the temperatures that affect them but the air pressure as well

tartaruga amore · 07-09-2009, 07:26 AM

lol we are drifting off the subject, advice was wanted on not hibernating

**Bindi** · 07-09-2009, 07:57 AM

You are right, sorry to OP!

Ozric Jonathan · 07-09-2009, 10:14 AM

I must admit to have rambled on at random although it was vaguely hibernation related rambling!

Kristy · 07-09-2009, 01:34 PM

I think my tort has already tried to wind down due to the change in the weather. This would be my first year of hibernating, however, when he first came to me he was very underweight, I got his weight up to a healthy range and he was checked at the vet for worms etc. in April he was all clear. The Vet said he was very healthy.

He is now slighty underweight as after his gain in weight he just stayed at a steady weight and has grown, but has been very picky with his food over the last few weeks. Now I won't be able to hibernate him this year, does anyone have any suggestions to perk him up a little?

**16 shells** · 07-09-2009, 07:33 PM

Hi Kirsty, the only info i can pass on is, upping temps and light.
Paul

**Bindi** · 07-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 16 shells

Hi Kirsty, the only info i can pass on is, upping temps and light.
Paul

Some people add an extra or old UV tube to their indoor enclosures to brighten them up

dugy · 07-09-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caledonia

I once visited Mitchellstown Cave in Ireland on a scorching hot day and inside it was very cool and Margaret the lovely guide informed me that it was the same temps in there all the year round no matter what it was outside. Now a cave would be an extremely handy thing to have in your back garden

thats what that dude built in his garden to breed super worms!

impressive stuff!

Kristy · 08-09-2009, 12:24 PM

Thanks Paul and Bindi, I'll give it a go.

tartaruga amore · 08-09-2009, 12:29 PM

lol, bindi ozric, i am more guilty at rambling than most

07-09-2009, 07:21 AM	#21
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	But if the torts have dug down, say 12" or so, the temps under the soil would be more stable. It's not just the temperatures that affect them but the air pressure as well __________________

07-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#23
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	You are right, sorry to OP! __________________

07-09-2009, 10:14 AM	#24
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	I must admit to have rambled on at random although it was vaguely hibernation related rambling! __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

07-09-2009, 01:34 PM	#25
Kristy Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 294	I think my tort has already tried to wind down due to the change in the weather. This would be my first year of hibernating, however, when he first came to me he was very underweight, I got his weight up to a healthy range and he was checked at the vet for worms etc. in April he was all clear. The Vet said he was very healthy. He is now slighty underweight as after his gain in weight he just stayed at a steady weight and has grown, but has been very picky with his food over the last few weeks. Now I won't be able to hibernate him this year, does anyone have any suggestions to perk him up a little? __________________ Kristy.

07-09-2009, 07:33 PM	#26
16 shells Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 7,286	Hi Kirsty, the only info i can pass on is, upping temps and light. Paul __________________ Paul.

07-09-2009, 07:26 AM	#22
tartaruga amore Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,353	lol we are drifting off the subject, advice was wanted on not hibernating

08-09-2009, 12:24 PM	#29
Kristy Member Hatched Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 294	Thanks Paul and Bindi, I'll give it a go. __________________ Kristy.

08-09-2009, 12:29 PM	#30
tartaruga amore Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,353	lol, bindi ozric, i am more guilty at rambling than most

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