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| Weight loss in hibernation Posted: 19/12/2016 by Vap3008 |
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Morning all, first time.posting and after some advice please. This is the first year I'm hibernating my tortoise (3.5 yr old Marginated, weighed 505g going into the fridge) and I was very scared and nervous to begin with! Gary has now been in the fridge for a week so I have weighed him today and he's lost 18g! Much more than the 1% I was expecting. Don't oi think I should wake him up? Any advice greatly appreciated. Vicky xx | |
| Re: Weight loss in hibernation Posted: 19/12/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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Hello Vicky, What is the temp. in the fridge near to the hibe box ? At least 2 thermostats should be used. Are your scales accurate enough to be sure of the amount lost ? Regards, Tom | |
| Re: Weight loss in hibernation Posted: 19/12/2016 by Vap3008 |
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Hi, thanks so much forgetting back to me! The fridge temp closest to the box is 5.2°c. The scales are only kitchen ones but the same set that I've always weighed him on, throughout the years and pre-hibernation. Xx | |
| Re: Weight loss in hibernation Posted: 19/12/2016 by tomtortoise@tovevalley.net |
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At that temp I doubt if he's lost 18gm. 4C would be even better. Go for 10 weeks & increase next year. Tom | |