Pro's & con's?? - Page 3

Ozric Jonathan · 02-08-2011, 09:36 PM

I find they are more lively after hibernation compared to keeping them up year round. But I don't think hibernation is essential now which I did at one point. My indoors accommodation is quite big and I make a huge effort to make it interesting for them but even so I reckon its more or less just an existence in there. Even with hibernating, I think mine spend more time cooped up than I would like. The winter is just so looooong here.

EJ · 02-08-2011, 09:46 PM

My first thought... why keep them.

My second thought was... should I even respond. You see where my decision went.

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Originally Posted by Ozric Jonathan

I find they are more lively after hibernation compared to keeping them up year round. But I don't think hibernation is essential now which I did at one point. My indoors accommodation is quite big and I make a huge effort to make it interesting for them but even so I reckon its more or less just an existence in there. Even with hibernating, I think mine spend more time cooped up than I would like. The winter is just so looooong here.

alley cat · 02-08-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ

My first thought... why keep them.

My second thought was... should I even respond. You see where my decision went.

I think that you just dont like it that not everybody agrees with you and your method.

EJ · 02-08-2011, 10:02 PM

Nah... it's deeper than that. It's in response to what a friend seems to be feeling.

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Originally Posted by alley cat

I think that you just dont like it that not everybody agrees with you and your method.

**Alan1** · 02-08-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bindi

I am a hibernator too

I reckon that's what keeps you a size 10 bindi, no food for 3 months

phoenix · 02-08-2011, 10:18 PM

I hibernate mine, when i bring them into their table it dosnt seem to matter how many baths or what heating i had they were determined to just wind down no matter what i did, after a few weeks i give in and put them in the fridge, they woke with such refreshing enthusism, they do this every year, maybe here in devon its just too damn cold in those winter months

alley cat · 02-08-2011, 10:29 PM

[QUOTE=EJ;485375]

My recommendation to a keeper is that if they can keep a tortoise going... do so

My recommendation to a keeper is if your tort is winding down and wants to dig in and sleep....let it

EJ · 02-08-2011, 10:35 PM

Why did I heartedly laugh at this... and... how do you know she is a size 10?

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Originally Posted by caledonia

I reckon that's what keeps you a size 10 bindi, no food for 3 months

pagan queen · 02-08-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ

Why did I heartedly laugh at this... and... how do you know she is a size 10?

You have to read the thread about my mums knicker problem in General discussion Ed.

pagan queen · 02-08-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix

I hibernate mine, when i bring them into their table it dosnt seem to matter how many baths or what heating i had they were determined to just wind down no matter what i did, after a few weeks i give in and put them in the fridge, they woke with such refreshing enthusism, they do this every year, maybe here in devon its just too damn cold in those winter months

That's where a viv comes in.

02-08-2011, 09:36 PM	#21
Ozric Jonathan Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West of Scotland Posts: 4,226	I find they are more lively after hibernation compared to keeping them up year round. But I don't think hibernation is essential now which I did at one point. My indoors accommodation is quite big and I make a huge effort to make it interesting for them but even so I reckon its more or less just an existence in there. Even with hibernating, I think mine spend more time cooped up than I would like. The winter is just so looooong here. __________________ Testudo Hermanni Hermanni (Corse) tortoises

02-08-2011, 10:18 PM	#26
phoenix Member Hatched Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DEVON Posts: 267	I hibernate mine, when i bring them into their table it dosnt seem to matter how many baths or what heating i had they were determined to just wind down no matter what i did, after a few weeks i give in and put them in the fridge, they woke with such refreshing enthusism, they do this every year, maybe here in devon its just too damn cold in those winter months __________________ 2 hermanns, 2 dogs, 8 cats, 3 chinchillas, 3 kids & 1 very tolerent hubby

02-08-2011, 10:29 PM	#27
alley cat Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,150	[QUOTE=EJ;485375] My recommendation to a keeper is that if they can keep a tortoise going... do so My recommendation to a keeper is if your tort is winding down and wants to dig in and sleep....let it

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