hibernate

I am a reptile specialist and realized that i dont know much about the tortoise hibernation since i have delt with mainly sulcatas. I understand that tortoises that are from close to the equator generally do not hibernate but wanted to see which popular tortoises do. I would very much appreciate...

I’m new here, please forgive any mistakes. Four years ago, I had a Russian Tortoise for about two years. During the winter, he slowed down, slept a lot, but still had a little activity and food. This was his version of hibernation I supposed. He is no longer with me, and three months ago I...

I recently rescued a box turtle walking down my suburban street. You could tell she had been a pet by her severely overgrown nails and beak. I've had her for a few months now. Here in CO it's beginning of winter, and as soon as it got cold she burrowed to the bottom of her substrate (soil and...