SquiffyShell
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hello
New to the forum, so a quick introduction. We have Darwin a male horsefield who is 3 years old. We got him in July from a very experienced tortoise owner. He has been hibernated before successfully.
About the Middle of September, Darwin started to slow down so we purchased a heat lamp and he loved it, basking under it all day. About ten days ago he stopped eating so we turned off his lamp as we read that he needs to empty his tummy prior to hibernation and has not had anything to eat in these ten days. However, he is still so active. He is constantly walking around his indoor enclosure and scratching away at the sides. Is this normal? Or should he be slowing down? He has been given bath/soaks every 3 days also.
I'm worried about what to do next. He is our 11 year olds pride and joy and absolutely cherished pet. Any advive would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Xx
New to the forum, so a quick introduction. We have Darwin a male horsefield who is 3 years old. We got him in July from a very experienced tortoise owner. He has been hibernated before successfully.
About the Middle of September, Darwin started to slow down so we purchased a heat lamp and he loved it, basking under it all day. About ten days ago he stopped eating so we turned off his lamp as we read that he needs to empty his tummy prior to hibernation and has not had anything to eat in these ten days. However, he is still so active. He is constantly walking around his indoor enclosure and scratching away at the sides. Is this normal? Or should he be slowing down? He has been given bath/soaks every 3 days also.
I'm worried about what to do next. He is our 11 year olds pride and joy and absolutely cherished pet. Any advive would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Xx