Has Anyone In The UK Or Elsewhere Noticed Their Tortoise Preparing For Hibernation?
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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.
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
Tabby starts to slow down around August and doesn't eat everyday. She will have a handful of hibiscus and mallow flowers. She also sleeps longer in the morning. The first year we had her I was really concerned, but learned this is normal for her.
There is still plenty for her to eat in the garden if she wants it, but she either sleeps under the bushes or buries in the corner.
There is still plenty for her to eat in the garden if she wants it, but she either sleeps under the bushes or buries in the corner.
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