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As most of you tort experts have heard by now, I have three Russians roaming around my backyard. They are doing very well, and were eating like little torty pigs! I have more questions for all of you.
1) They have kinda slowed down and are barely eating at all. I assume this is normal because they are getting ready to hibernate. Is this correct?
2) Two of my torts retreat to one of the two outside hide boxes when it is cold outside, on their own. They are cold, but totally dry. One of my two females would rather go out and dig a shallow hide, and sleep out there. Guaranteed she will get wet, and possibly soaked. Will she be okay out there? What would happen if she hibernated outside where it is both cold and wet? I have put her in the boxes several times, and she always walks out so she can decide where to sleep. Also, she is almost impossible to find when she hides! (Amazing ability by the way.)
Looking forward to your responses.
Thanks,
1) They have kinda slowed down and are barely eating at all. I assume this is normal because they are getting ready to hibernate. Is this correct?
2) Two of my torts retreat to one of the two outside hide boxes when it is cold outside, on their own. They are cold, but totally dry. One of my two females would rather go out and dig a shallow hide, and sleep out there. Guaranteed she will get wet, and possibly soaked. Will she be okay out there? What would happen if she hibernated outside where it is both cold and wet? I have put her in the boxes several times, and she always walks out so she can decide where to sleep. Also, she is almost impossible to find when she hides! (Amazing ability by the way.)
Looking forward to your responses.
Thanks,