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Old 07-11-2015, 10:51 AM   #3
tortydat
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Originally Posted by CherryBrandy View Post
This is a personal opinion only, as I appreciate there is a wealth of views and the important thing is the Tortoise is well cared which happens hibernated or not.

I think hibernation is like a recharge of batteries and I have always hibernated my tortoises, and my Horsfields have never been under a lamp even when tiny and hibernated naturally. though this year I will keep 2 spurs up because its convenient to consider in January time rather than now. CB
I agree everyone has a different opinion and a lot also depends on your overwintering facilities. I have always hibernated those tortoises of mine fit to do so as believe it does them good to have a winddown and rest period. Mary
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