Hibernation question.

[Nay]

Well my 2 boxies are now about 3 weeks since I have checked on them.
Question is, we have had many warm days, up to 60's and I wondered if I should dig them out and maybe soak them? I am pretty sure they haven't emerged, but can't be 100 per cent.
Would it hurt them? And then I could be absolute they are both way under what I made for them.
Thanks Nay

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't disturb mine at all during the winter...even on warmer days.

 

[GBtortoises]

Once they're brumating, unless there is an out ordinary natural occurance like possible flooding or unusually high temperatures that may wake them in the middle of the winter I leave them alone. Digging them up and watering them will cause them to begin to become semi-active. They may also not bury themselves at the depth that they were before being awakened which can lead to danger from frost. They should have been well hydrated before being allowed to brumate.