Corey Rae
New Member
For starters I live in Orange County, CA where highs are about 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and lows are about 50 degrees Fahrenheit this time of year. I already have 2 desert tortoises that are still hibernating in our garage. A woman found a tort walking in the street after asking around, asked if I would take it. If the owner does not appear, we will keep it.
Two main questions:
1. If he was out roaming the streets, he obviously was not hibernating. Do I hibernate him for the next couple months? Or, since I don't know his health, just keep him "awake". If I keep him awake, don't I need to take steps to make sure he stays warm enough? What are some good suggestions? I have heat lamps, a heating pad, etc. I have a large plastic/tote bin I can put him in with a clamp heating lamp? Suggestions please! (I already gave him a nice long soak)
2. He looks to me like a Russian? He is about 5 inches long. Long tail, but can't see the slit, because I can't get a look under the tail. I know it's near impossible to know for sure, but any guesses on age?
Two main questions:
1. If he was out roaming the streets, he obviously was not hibernating. Do I hibernate him for the next couple months? Or, since I don't know his health, just keep him "awake". If I keep him awake, don't I need to take steps to make sure he stays warm enough? What are some good suggestions? I have heat lamps, a heating pad, etc. I have a large plastic/tote bin I can put him in with a clamp heating lamp? Suggestions please! (I already gave him a nice long soak)
2. He looks to me like a Russian? He is about 5 inches long. Long tail, but can't see the slit, because I can't get a look under the tail. I know it's near impossible to know for sure, but any guesses on age?