Re: Question on Overwintering/Hibernation (one more - sorry)

Posted by Leslie on August 17, 2000 at 14:30:35:

In Reply to: Re: Question on Overwintering/Hibernation (one more - sorry) posted by Eric T. on August 16, 2000 at 22:59:28:

: :Hi Eric
I just was wondering about the food in his stomach when he did take the Longgg naps (like semi-hibernation??)
But if Skippy did ok, then I guess Aladar will too. Not much room inside... We are thinking of moving so.... I guess it is best to overwinter... and maybe then I can get a larger indoor environment for him... THANKS!
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: I mentioned that last year Skippy voluntarily hibernated- sort of. I kept the house at between 65* and 70* and he has access to a basking light. He chose not to use it. I kept a small ammount of food available for him and kept his water dish filled. every week or so I would poke him to see if he was alive. I had absolutely no problems. when he was ready he came out to drink and eat, and everything was fine.
: I think your tortoise will do the same. I wouldn't worry.
: -Eric-

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: : :Hi Eric : I just was wondering about the food in his stomach when he did take the Longgg naps (like semi-hibernation??) : But if Skippy did ok, then I guess Aladar will too. Not much room inside... We are thinking of moving so.... I guess it is best to overwinter... and maybe then I can get a larger indoor environment for him... THANKS! : _________________________________________ : : I mentioned that last year Skippy voluntarily hibernated- sort of. I kept the house at between 65* and 70* and he has access to a basking light. He chose not to use it. I kept a small ammount of food available for him and kept his water dish filled. every week or so I would poke him to see if he was alive. I had absolutely no problems. when he was ready he came out to drink and eat, and everything was fine. : : I think your tortoise will do the same. I wouldn't worry. : : -Eric-

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