Has Anyone In The UK Or Elsewhere Noticed Their Tortoise Preparing For Hibernation?

[MaNaAk]

Good evening everyone!

Has anyone in the UK or elsewhere noticed their tortoise preparing for hibernation? @MoggyMad and myself have noticed this.

MaNaAk

 

[wellington]

It's been high 90's here last few days and with humidity, feeling like 110-115. More upper 80's and humid next three days. No brumating action here with my Russian, he's just trying to survive the heat.
I have noticed a couple threads though where the OP torts has stopped eating. Not sure the reason.

 

[MaNaAk]

It's been high 90's here last few days and with humidity, feeling like 110-115. More upper 80's and humid next three days. No brumating action here with my Russian, he's just trying to survive the heat.
I have noticed a couple threads though where the OP torts has stopped eating. Not sure the reason.

Yes I thought I noticed them @wellington but now I can't find them. I am assuming that it has something to do with the cooler and longer nights. I remember fifteen years ago when Jacky and Daisy stopped eating in August because summer was a washout. At that time mum had passed away the year before and dad and I took over their care so we were concerned. We took them to the vets to be told that they were fine for hibernation!

Natrah

 

[Tinyhigg]

I just picked a few dandelion flowers on my way home from work and put them in his plate while I went to get his bath stuff. They were gone by the time I returned.