I NEED EXPERT OPINION ON HIBERNATING ISSUES PLEASE

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Posted by Leslie on August 14, 2000 at 12:27:01:

Hi guys,
You all have been so helpful to me before, so I am coming again to ask an important question:
Since I am brand-new to the hibernating situation, but I have had my Russian Tort now for 2 months, I am thinking about the hibernation thing.
My tort is in good condition, but I plan to take him to the vet to check him out B-4 we prep for hibernation.
Considering that you must wind their food intake down, and clear out their stomachs, I am assuming it will take about 1- 1/2 weeks to do.
With this in mind, when would be the best time to take him to the vet to get checked?
I was thinking 3rd or 4th week in Sept (I will be gone the 1st and second weeks) It is very warm here in CO and I don't think temps will go done at a consistancy until sometime in Oct. Therefore, I don't think my tort will be ready for hibernation until then. But, again, I am new to this, so I don't know??
So... does that timeline sound ok or too late? Also, can some of you elaborate on your preparation for hibernation and your hibernation process in general?
Thanks
Leslie

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Re: I NEED EXPERT OPINION ON HIBERNATING ISSUES PLEASE Eric T. 08/15/00 (1)
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Re: I NEED EXPERT OPINION ON HIBERNATING ISSUES PLEASE KATHY 08/15/00 (2)
- Re: YES WE DID SEE A VET Leslie 08/15/00 (1)
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Re: HIBERNATING ISSUES PLEASE EJ 08/14/00 (6)
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: Hi guys, : You all have been so helpful to me before, so I am coming again to ask an important question: : Since I am brand-new to the hibernating situation, but I have had my Russian Tort now for 2 months, I am thinking about the hibernation thing. : My tort is in good condition, but I plan to take him to the vet to check him out B-4 we prep for hibernation. : Considering that you must wind their food intake down, and clear out their stomachs, I am assuming it will take about 1- 1/2 weeks to do. : With this in mind, when would be the best time to take him to the vet to get checked? : I was thinking 3rd or 4th week in Sept (I will be gone the 1st and second weeks) It is very warm here in CO and I don't think temps will go done at a consistancy until sometime in Oct. Therefore, I don't think my tort will be ready for hibernation until then. But, again, I am new to this, so I don't know?? : So... does that timeline sound ok or too late? Also, can some of you elaborate on your preparation for hibernation and your hibernation process in general? : Thanks : Leslie

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