Brumation Mentor wanted please (UK)

[molliemoo]

Hi opening new thread as looking for a mentor - I say UK based as timing etc based on our crazy weather is what's stressing me out a bit.. First time for me, had Trigger since last year didn't hibernate him last year as was advised too soon as new owner and not knowing anything about him (rescue found roaming the streets!)..

Any help greatly appreciated...

 

[Tom]

I'm yo huckleberry. Brumation is the same anywhere in the world. You have to have the means to give your tortoise the conditions it needs, on YOUR timeframe, regardless of what the weather is doing.

Start here. Questions are welcome:

Tom's Brumation Thread

Every fall we get bombarded here on the forum with all sorts of questions and problems regarding hibernation and tortoises "slowing down" for winter. The purpose of this thread is to talk about all aspects of this subject, to dispel some of the myths and mysteries, and give a "how to" list of...

tortoiseforum.org

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

What method are you planning to use? I and many others recommend the fridge method, since it gives you the most control

Do you have a proper indoor set up for your tortoise? If not, I recommend you set up one, even just as a back up plan. If your tortoise gets sick or just won't brumate it is good to have an indoor enclosure ready to keep your tortoise up.

How long are you planning on brumating?

@Lyn W is UK based and might be able to help you with the UK timing.