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| Hibernating outside Posted: 21/10/2016 by Suzan |
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My 70+ TGG has always hibernated herself in a flint built structure which would then be packed with straw. She has now been moved to my garden and has a plastic house, designed for small animals. I have added straw bedding. She hasn't emerged for several days and I'm wondering whether she has hibernated. I was considering moving the house to a shed or greenhouse but both would get quite warm in the sun. I don't know what to do for the best. | |
| Re: Hibernating outside Posted: 21/10/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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Hello, It's good that she is outside & will have emptied the 'gut' naturally. Yes avoid the shed & g'house, - unsuitable. She will be fine for another week or so in the shelter. Click on "The Tortoise /..." then the Hibe section. I think you'll have to use the fridge method, which is very safe if carried out meticulously. Regards, Tom | |
| Re: Hibernating outside Posted: 21/10/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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