Hey All :) (hibernation question)

Norty Torty · 20-10-2009, 07:35 PM

Hey,

This is my first time on this site, and I have to say - it is by far the best I have found on the net.

I got my Horsefield tort 'Snorkmaiden' a few months ago and we have got in to a good routine, he is happy, eating, enjoys his baths etc and I am in general very pleased with him...but he sleeps alot.

However, I am a bit confused. His vet (who specialises in reptiles /torts etc) says I do not need to hibernate him if I do not want to. He is two years old (Snorkmaiden not the vet ha ha).

What are your thoughts?

x

linda · 20-10-2009, 07:40 PM

hi a big warm welcome

there has always been much debate regarding hibernation

put hibernation into the search

you will find quite a few discussions

**Bindi** · 20-10-2009, 07:47 PM

It is totally up to you whether you want to hibernate him or not. If you feel confident to do so then go ahead.

Personally as you have only had him a couple of months then if it were me I wouldn't. However, sometimes Horsfields have a way of deciding for you

I also have to add that I absolutely love your tort's name, Snorkmaiden...fantastic, is it Snorks for short?!

Norty Torty · 20-10-2009, 07:51 PM

Hi

Thanks for your advice.

He does seem a little stubborn - he loves his sleep! I would prefer to leave it til I'm a little more experienced maybe.

Thanks re - his name! Yes - he has quite a few nicknames but Snorks is one of them, along with my boyfriend calling him 'Amstrad' because he looks old and slow ha ha ha!

x

Norty Torty · 20-10-2009, 07:52 PM

Thanks Linda - I'll take a look

x

20-10-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
Norty Torty Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 51	Hey All :) (hibernation question) Hey, This is my first time on this site, and I have to say - it is by far the best I have found on the net. I got my Horsefield tort 'Snorkmaiden' a few months ago and we have got in to a good routine, he is happy, eating, enjoys his baths etc and I am in general very pleased with him...but he sleeps alot. However, I am a bit confused. His vet (who specialises in reptiles /torts etc) says I do not need to hibernate him if I do not want to. He is two years old (Snorkmaiden not the vet ha ha). What are your thoughts? x

20-10-2009, 07:47 PM	#3
Bindi Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,157	It is totally up to you whether you want to hibernate him or not. If you feel confident to do so then go ahead. Personally as you have only had him a couple of months then if it were me I wouldn't. However, sometimes Horsfields have a way of deciding for you I also have to add that I absolutely love your tort's name, Snorkmaiden...fantastic, is it Snorks for short?! __________________

20-10-2009, 07:40 PM	#2
linda Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: west midlands Posts: 17,134	hi a big warm welcome there has always been much debate regarding hibernation put hibernation into the search you will find quite a few discussions

20-10-2009, 07:51 PM	#4
Norty Torty Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 51	Hi Thanks for your advice. He does seem a little stubborn - he loves his sleep! I would prefer to leave it til I'm a little more experienced maybe. Thanks re - his name! Yes - he has quite a few nicknames but Snorks is one of them, along with my boyfriend calling him 'Amstrad' because he looks old and slow ha ha ha! x

20-10-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
Norty Torty Member Egg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South West UK Posts: 51	Thanks Linda - I'll take a look x

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