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Do all tortoises have to hibernate?? And when do they start doing this?? How do you manage them when they hibernate? 
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No, not all tortoise nor turtle species brumate. What species of tortoise do you have?
ascott said:
It seems, from her previous posts, she has a Hermann's.
Go to the Hermann's section in this forum under 'species specific' and read as much as you can, including the care sheet.
Much better not to hibernate your tortoise, as it is not necessary, until you have cared for the tort for at least a couple of years. If then.
Much better not to hibernate your tortoise, as it is not necessary, until you have cared for the tort for at least a couple of years. If then.
Oh 
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If you do indeed have a Hermann tortoise and you do plan to support and facilitate brumation, please do read--research---ask questions of tried and true methods of others who support and facilitate this natural behavior.
You will want to have at least a full year of seasons to prepare your tort for a successful brumation as well as using that time to get to know what the "normal" behavior is for your tort as well as this gives you time to observe his health to enable you to decide if he is ready for this part of his life cycle....
, thanks.If you do indeed have a Hermann tortoise and you do plan to support and facilitate brumation, please do read--research---ask questions of tried and true methods of others who support and facilitate this natural behavior.
You will want to have at least a full year of seasons to prepare your tort for a successful brumation as well as using that time to get to know what the "normal" behavior is for your tort as well as this gives you time to observe his health to enable you to decide if he is ready for this part of his life cycle....
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ascott: yes I am getting a hermann.
Thanks everyone for all the great replies, I have read lot's of info and wasn't sure if that was necessary or not. I am so glad I found this forum!! Everyone is so helpful on here!!!
Thanks everyone for all the great replies, I have read lot's of info and wasn't sure if that was necessary or not. I am so glad I found this forum!! Everyone is so helpful on here!!!
LOL...now you have gone and done it....lol this is a "loaded" statement for sure...
http://www.tortoiseforum.org/thread-38255.html
enjoy
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