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Hello all,
I'm a first time owner of a beautiful 14 year old desert tortoise. I know hibernation is just around the corner and I want to make sure that I have the best conditions for my Ringo.
Can you share photos of how your hibernate your tortoises? I want to keep him in the box but I'm not sure exactly how I should have it set up for him.
He has started burrowing but I'm not comfortable letting him winter in it. One reason is that it isn't very deep (about 2 1/2 feet) and pretty close to the surface. I can very much see him. He's been sleeping there a few days because of the cold weather we've had. He does come out with the sun and eats. Is it okay that he's still eating now even though he has been on slow mode?
I also have a 1 1/2 year old tortoise but she will stay warm with me indoors.
Any information would be helpful! I just love him so much and want him to have a safe winter.
I'm a first time owner of a beautiful 14 year old desert tortoise. I know hibernation is just around the corner and I want to make sure that I have the best conditions for my Ringo.
Can you share photos of how your hibernate your tortoises? I want to keep him in the box but I'm not sure exactly how I should have it set up for him.
He has started burrowing but I'm not comfortable letting him winter in it. One reason is that it isn't very deep (about 2 1/2 feet) and pretty close to the surface. I can very much see him. He's been sleeping there a few days because of the cold weather we've had. He does come out with the sun and eats. Is it okay that he's still eating now even though he has been on slow mode?
I also have a 1 1/2 year old tortoise but she will stay warm with me indoors.
Any information would be helpful! I just love him so much and want him to have a safe winter.