How do I stop my tortoise from being in "hibernation mode"?

Souptugo

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Quick question, my guy is having the similar thing. He wakes up but is sluggish some days. I have 2 Powersuns on each side of his enclosure and a ceramic heater in the middle. Do MVB bulbs have full spectrum light? Or should I get a separate mount and a full spectrum strip? Any suggestions? Thanks.
 

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Pictures of the enclosure and lighting will help.

It can be too hot and that will make a tortoise become inactive too.

Is the CHE on a thermostat? If so, what's it set at?

What are the 4 important temperatures? Warm side, cool side, directly under the basking lamp and overnight minimum?

What type of thermometer are you using to measure temperatures? Analogue ones and those that stick to the side of the enclosure are not accurate enough. You need an infra-red temperature gun type thermometer which measures the temperature in precise spots with ease.
 
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