Hi Guys,
I have a question regarding hibernation if Sicily local Western Hermans specifically from Etna.
I keep Puglia's and Vars whom remain permanently outside and they are able to sleep for 4 months without any problems. They sleep outside in their insulated greenhouse but not sure what to do with the Etna's which i am receiving in spring next year.
I was looking into Etna's climate and it remains a bit warmer than it does in the South of France and Apulia so I was thinking of hibernating them 3 months instead of 4.
I have asked the breeder who lives in the south of Italy as well and he lets them sleep outside for about 2 months. They do wake up once in a while over there on a sunny winter day but since I reside in Belgium and winters are much colder here I am just wondering if some of you have experience hibernating this locals in colder climates.
I do not want to start a topic whether you should hibernate a Western or not - just looking for specific info regarding hibernation with this specific local.
Thanks!
Koen
I have a question regarding hibernation if Sicily local Western Hermans specifically from Etna.
I keep Puglia's and Vars whom remain permanently outside and they are able to sleep for 4 months without any problems. They sleep outside in their insulated greenhouse but not sure what to do with the Etna's which i am receiving in spring next year.
I was looking into Etna's climate and it remains a bit warmer than it does in the South of France and Apulia so I was thinking of hibernating them 3 months instead of 4.
I have asked the breeder who lives in the south of Italy as well and he lets them sleep outside for about 2 months. They do wake up once in a while over there on a sunny winter day but since I reside in Belgium and winters are much colder here I am just wondering if some of you have experience hibernating this locals in colder climates.
I do not want to start a topic whether you should hibernate a Western or not - just looking for specific info regarding hibernation with this specific local.
Thanks!
Koen