Thank you Norcal. We thought it was in hibernation but it started to move today. Think it is too warm, any ideas what to do? Should we move it to a cold room?that is a Russian tortoise
If you didn't spend time removing the food for two weeks while it was still warm, and soaking daily to hydrate the tortoise and empty the gut, then you shouldn't hibernate. They need a stable 38-39 F degrees to hibernate well, and a cooler room isn't likely to be that consistently cool in your house, is it?Thank you Norcal. We thought it was in hibernation but it started to move today. Think it is too warm, any ideas what to do? Should we move it to a cold room?
Wei Wei turtle ownerIf you didn't spend time removing the food for two weeks while it was still warm, and soaking daily to hydrate the tortoise and empty the gut, then you shouldn't hibernate. They need a stable 38-39 F degrees to hibernate well, and a cooler room isn't likely to be that consistently cool in your house, is it?
His response sounds fine to me. If the original poster didn't follow what Tom has said, they're taking a chance the tortoise will die. So like he says, the tortoise should not be allowed to brumate.Wei Wei turtle owner
You are giving off a very passive aggressive attitude tone some. They are asking questions better understand and care there tortoise
I'm not known for diplomacy or sugar coating. I am known for giving helpful advice that when followed will keep a tortoise alive and well. I'm here to help tortoises. There are other people much better than me at making people feel warm and fuzzy inside.Wei Wei turtle owner
You are giving off a very passive aggressive attitude tone some. They are asking questions better understand and care there tortoise