Hibernation Temperatures

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Charlotte

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I am wondering when I should expect my desert tortoise to hibernate.
Living in her previous home for the last 30 years, Orange County California--average low temps in late October are the 50's, and daytime highs in the 70's. I'm remembering that it was around this time she would hibernate, but maybe a little later....
Now however, she is in a drier hotter climate of San Diego--the average low in October will be in hi 40's and daytime hi much hotter, in the 80's. And so, a more extreme change throughout the day.
So perhaps the question is this: is it the change in daytime temps that will prompt hibernation, or the nighttime cold?
Thanks! -C.
 
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