The_One_And_Only_Nugget
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First off is there an age that is specific to this or can they start at any age? Second how long is it and how does it work? Third what are the benefits and is it necessary for my torts overall health? 
Brumation: What is this thing that I have just heard about?
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What kind of tortoise do you have? Not all tortoises brumate. The ones that do dont need too.
You have a sulcata? Sulcatas come from the tropics. They don't hibernate. Only temperate species hibernate. Its a very controversial subject with many differing opinions and "feelings" on the matter.First off is there an age that is specific to this or can they start at any age? Second how long is it and how does it work? Third what are the benefits and is it necessary for my torts overall health?
The_One_And_Only_Nugget
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Thanks that really helps!
Dang, They don't all primate? And I was going to put some vines in the enclosure to swing on..
For the species that do brumate, I don't know if there are health benefits to doing so in captivity. I can only speak from my experience. I had an adult Desert that brumated every winter and I found it a bit stressful on me worrying about how he was doing during his sleep. Making sure he had enough weight on, that he was hydrated enough and that the temps where I placed him were right. If I'd of had a choice, I would have kept him up through the winter.
It shows up brumate for me. What the heck. That's funny.Dang, They don't all primate? And I was going to put some vines in the enclosure to swing on..
And I did not change it or have it changed. Still shows brumate for me.
I think it's harder on them for that reason because a lot of people can't or won't leave them alone and that can't be good on them. I don't brumate or primate lol my russian because I would have to always be checking on him.
That's because I fixed it for you!
Lol, oh, thank you. I looked at that several times and couldn't figure out how it was showing up different. Lol
Cute!
It showed up as primate earlier today. I chuckled. Now it says brumate.
Did you edit it?
I read on and saw who edited it. I got a laugh out of it. Now my reply won't make any sense.
It will if they keep reading. I still think its funny.
First off is there an age that is specific to this or can they start at any age? Second how long is it and how does it work? Third what are the benefits and is it necessary for my torts overall health?
If a tortoise would brumate as part of their natural life cycle then you should provide the ability for the tort to do it..just my take.
From what I have read here. They brumate when the temperature drops for the winter months. You have a sulcata correct?
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Really weird...it shows up brumate for me.
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I read on...now we know "the rest of the story"!
