Something interesting

[exoticsdr]

found this and thought I would share it...might start some interesting discussion on hibernation. doc

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...5-hibernating-tortoises-fridges.html#comments

 

[dmmj]

I know of people who do this both in real life and online, I have to say I am still unsure about it, but it seems to work, I only hope she wouldn't keep food in there myself.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

Interesting.

 

[Tom]

I used to use old non-operable fridges, laid on their backs for this. It works really well. I'd put a 1/4 inch tube between the door and where it sealed for a little ventilation. I never did it with one that was actually on and using electricity.

 

[tomn]

Heres my set up which includes 2.2 eastern hermanns and 2.2 dalmation hermanns. I also use a ranco digital thermostat that overrides the fridges thermostat so i can dial in the temp much better

http://s791.photobucket.com/albums/yy191/tomn1/?action=view&current=hibernation.jpg

 

[ISTortoiseLover]

Say whaaat? Torts in fridges, that's just loopy. It's like a vertical tomb.

 

[matt41gb]

"ever-warming climate" Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! What a bunch of nonsense.

-Matt

 

[dmmj]

"ever-warming climate" Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! What a bunch of nonsense.

-Matt

I saw that but decided not to comment on it.

 

[tomn]

My eight eastern hermanns/dalmations are in the fridge now. I have had very good luck with this method. Very easy to control their environment. I use a ranco digital thermostat to overide the fridges thermostat for better control of the temp. Mine are also in plastic containers not just hanging out on the racks. I believe this is somewhat of a staged picture also

 

[matt41gb]

"ever-warming climate" Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha! What a bunch of nonsense.

-Matt

I saw that but decided not to comment on it.

I almost didn't because I didn't want to get off topic. It was just too tempting. lol

-Matt

 

[EricIvins]

I really don't see why some think this is bad or a problem?........

This is a widespread practice.......Especially with keeping temperate Tortoises in warmer climates.......

 

[terryo]

I know many, many people who hibernate their box turtles this way. I have never done it, as I always left mine outside, but all the one's I know of, have great succes.

 

[Neal]

I considered doing this with my box turtles cause they didn't really hibernate here. I think I would do it differently like put them in boxes or something instead of right on the shelf. Some of it I think is kinda funny, like the ones in the shelves on the door walking around there.

 

[exoticsdr]

Yes,...the climate comments are laughable.

I think it talks about the torts being individually wrapped in towels while hibernating.

Great photo though, have to admit I feel like some of the torts on the top shelf with my legs dangling through the grates some days....hahaha.

 

[terryo]

Wait a minute...I should have explained myself better. All the people I know who do this, have a refrig. just for this purpose, and all the boxies are in boxies, with mulch or leaves inside the boxes. Some have smaller boxes inside bigger ones, for better air curculation. I have never heard of anyone putting them on shelves like that, or putting them in the same refrig. that they have their food in.

 

[PeanutbuttER]

I've heard about using the crisper for this, but not the whole fridge. Love those poor little guys with their legs dangling down though, they were the first thing I noticed in the picture However, I don't sleep in the most "comfortable" positions either so I'm sure they're fine in their own way.

Sure looks like a lot less than 75...