Do they always hibernate?

[TheTortoiseWhisperer]

Why aren't any of my box turtles hibernating. I live in Louisiana so it's not extremely cold yet but it's cold enough for them to start doing what they do isn't it? Should I take them inside every night since they're not protecting themselves from the cold?

 

[Yvonne G]

My box turtles are not dug down deep yet either, and we've had two nights of frost. When they're ready, they'll go down.

 

[Ashleigh B]

Althought, depending on the age of your box turtle, they wont hibernate. If their under 6 years old, they wont hibernate at all. So it is a smart idea to start bringing them inside dueing the night.