Re: Hibernating Hermanns tortoise

Posted by Kai on September 26, 2000 at 11:02:29:

In Reply to: Hibernating Hermanns tortoise posted by John on September 26, 2000 at 08:05:22:

I have done that successfully, though I have always wondered if the slight vibrations fridges
make are really good...?

The secret is to embed the animals in plenty of damp sphagnum moss (much prefered over other substances due to its acidity) - my animals never lost *any* weight during the 4 - 5 month period.

Lately I have been hibernating them in a (secured)
outdoor underground bunker. Of course, you need to live in a suitable area for this so it may not be an option.

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