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I've not hibernated my Hermanns before but decided to give it a go this year as Squirt had been showing signs that he'd like to hibernate
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I feel so mean when I do it myself. Hehe. The thing about hibernation and tortoises is that the. Chemical reactions within the metabolism and digestion of food has an optimal temperature reflected in the tortoises' natural habitat. As they do not produce any warmth themselves, they are dependant on the temperaturw of their environment to remain active. As we go towards autumn the fall in the temperature as well as the tortoises' inner clock sets to pre-hibernation mode. If you want the tortoise to eat more, try to raise the temperature
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You're not a mean Mummy, if you are going to hibernate and your tort is indoors then these are the steps you need to take for a safer hibernation Em
![]() As the heat and light decreases over wind-down then he will be less active and use up less energy, if however after wind-down his weight is too low you may have to re-think. |
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