Hybernation

[Aaron1997]

Hi, I have a 5 year old horsfield tortoise and was wondering if I can go without hibernating him, I don’t really want to hibernate him as I’m worried something might go wrong. Does anybody think I can keep him through his life without hibernation as long as I keep him warm through the winter months will he be okay? He’s very healthy.

 

[Blastoise]

I think he will be fine without hibernating.

 

[Aaron1997]

I think he will be fine without hibernating.

Thankyou for the reply ?

 

[Aaron1997]

Hi, I have a 5 year old horsfield tortoise and was wondering if I can go without hibernating him, I don’t really want to hibernate him as I’m worried something might go wrong. Does anybody think I can keep him through his life without hibernation as long as I keep him warm through the winter months will he be okay? He’s very healthy.

Is there any professional tortoise keepers out there that can give me a good honest solid answer? Much appreciated.

 

[KarenSoCal]

I'm not a professional, but I can tell you that your tort will be fine without hibernation.

He'll need to be kept warm, and you may need to keep bright lights on him for a 14 hour photoperiod, but he will be fine.

 

[Aaron1997]

I'm not a professional, but I can tell you that your tort will be fine without hibernation.

He'll need to be kept warm, and you may need to keep bright lights on him for a 14 hour photoperiod, but he will be fine.

Thankyou very much