Hibernating ?!?

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I call my Greek tortoise a Spur Thighed tortoise so yeah don't think I'm crazy x I was wondering If any of you don't let your tortoise hibernate x My tort is now 3 years old and she has never hibernated is this bad ? I don't really want her to hibernate ... Will this affect her in any way thank you for your help xx


From Chlöe Essex,England

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From Chlöe Essex,England

 

[Yvonne G]

Tortoises don't have to hibernate (brumate). As long as you provide a warm and safe place to live during the cold weather, it will be perfectly fine.

 

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Ok thanks good xx So it want affect her ?


From Chlöe Essex,England

 

[Greektortnamedleo]

This has been a long debated topic. My Iberan is a bit over 8 years old and has yet to be hibernated. Other than slowing down a bit during the winter, regular feedings and maintaining temperature will allow your tort to stay awake for the winter.

 

[rayychh]

I could be wrong but i thought not hibernating if they are a hibernating species shortens their life span? That been said i also thought you didnt hibernate them for the first time until they were a few years old?

 

[ascott]

So here is something that I always bring to mind when someone asks...will my torts life be shortened if I don't hibernate them?

There is no way to know this. Therefore, why mess with what has been created in a certain way?