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HI, I read it should be 55-65 which is what she mainly has been at. She fully burrowed and was sound asleep when we woke her each time to bathe her/weigh her. However, when we roused her this last time, she wanted to be very active walking around, etc. but when in her box, she totally was inactive.

Hi, I am a new desert tortoise owner and this is the first winter I have had my baby tortoise (and her 2nd overall). She was cleared for hibernation but after a month, has lost about 5% of her body weight. She only weighed 32 grams to start with, and is now at about 30.5. From what I have read...

Also, if going on vacation, can we just have someone check on him daily, giving water and some lettuce every other day?

For a baby tortoise, can we build a small enclosure outside with netting or have a small cage that can be used for other small animals?