Lazy torts and hibernation season

[mlummus]

Hey guys I know I'm not the only one here who has been experiencing a decline in activity from my tort. Pretty much the last month now has been a lazy one for my guy. What I'm wondering is can we expect this "laziness" to last all the way until hibernation season is over? When will we be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel?!

 

[CanadianTestudo]

My tortoise has been like this for quite a while now, however for me it is because it was really hot here until a couple of days ago.

 

[mlummus]

Apparently it is normal for Russians to have a drop in activity but I'm just wondering for how long?

 

[CanadianTestudo]

Depends how long it is too cold/hot where your tortoise is. If you want to keep her awake and active, put in some che for night time so that your temps don't drop.

 

[CanadianTestudo]

I just let my tortoise be lazy (let temps drop at night in the winter). She usually starts being active again after 2 months or so

 

[mlummus]

What exactly is a CHE? Is that a bulb? Or the heating pad things?

 

[CanadianTestudo]

oh yeah, Ceramic heat emitter. A bulb that only gives of heat but not light