Hibernation

[witchdragon13]

Hi I have a desert Tortoise. Just before it was time to hibernate he got a respiratory inffection took him to the vet all better know. But was told he could not hibernate but he want's too . I have him in the house with a heat lamp and he is always trying to hibernate what should I do . Hope someone can help me Thanks

Witchdragon13

 

[Yvonne G]

One way for him to THINK that he has finished hibernating is to allow him to sleep for two weeks. Put him in a dark box stuffed with shredded newspaper, and place it in a quiet, cool place. After two weeks, get him up, give him a warm soak, place him back into his indoor habitat with the lights on daylight savings time, that is, on for 12 to 14 hours a day. Don't allow the night time temp in his habitat to get much below 70.

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[witchdragon13]

Thank you very much.

One way for him to THINK that he has finished hibernating is to allow him to sleep for two weeks. Put him in a dark box stuffed with shredded newspaper, and place it in a quiet, cool place. After two weeks, get him up, give him a warm soak, place him back into his indoor habitat with the lights on daylight savings time, that is, on for 12 to 14 hours a day. Don't allow the night time temp in his habitat to get much below 70.

And:

to the forum!