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  1. PurpleLuke

    Tortoise hibernation help

    Thank you, that will be easier to achieve. Thanks for the helpful advice :)
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    Tortoise hibernation help

    I'm glad you said that, I've used cardboard and some polystyrene as insulation and it seems to working well. One of my torts dug right through on the first day so I had to do some repairs! The only thing I'm struggling with is the temperature of the fridge. It seems to fluctuate between 4 and...
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    Tortoise hibernation help

    Thank you! I agree completely. I knew my two would be like that so I was very reluctant to put any in. I don't think I will be doing it again though as like you say, they definitely fuss!
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    Tortoise hibernation help

    Thanks so much, that's a big relief. I'm so glad that I made some spare boxes just in case, otherwise I'd have been stuck. I think I just worry too much! Thanks again.
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    Tortoise hibernation help

    Hey. It's my first time hibernating my Horsefield tortoises this year. My vet advised putting a small saucer of water in their boxes but one of them burrowed and spilled the water everywhere. Luckily I had a spare box so I took her out of the wet one and quickly tapped her with a towel. She's...
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