Ok, should I hibernate my lil man I rescued in October, and had been attacked and didn't eat for ages? I personally would rather not hibernate him, as I am worried he's not healthy enough. My vet told me not to hibernate him this year, but a tortoise expert has said it messes their body clock up if they're not hibernated. He says he thinks George has metabolic bone disease as well as severe pyramiding from poor care wherever he came from. However, he still advised that I should hibernate him, but for no longer than 6 weeks. I really don't know what to do! He's an Eastern Hermans, and weighs just over 400g, and is about 5 inches long, and has been aged between 5 and 10 years. I would never forgive myself if he died! Is it really that detrimental to their health if a tortoise that naturally hibernates in the wild, is not hibernated? I want what's best for him, but I am really not comfortable with the thought of hibernating him this year! Your thoughts would be much appreciated, thank you.