Quick question

[Cruz Alarcòn]

Hello I just had a question... I decided not to hibernate my two little California desert tortoises. I keep thier tortoise table at around 90 degrees during the day but down here in Southern California it can still be pretty warm so I let the forage around the yard when it's warm enough, I also give them warm water soaks daily. My question is, will not hibernating them hurt them in anyway?

 

[dmmj]

No, hibernation is a biological reaction to cold weather nothing more nothing less

 

[Tom]

I don't agree with dmmj's assessment, but I do believe his answer is still correct. If there is any harm in not hibernating, none of us have seen it yet.

 

[BeeBee*BeeLeaves]

Not hibernating them is probably better on the tortoise keeper's brain. I have such a hard time with them being "out for the count". Every morning I have to check to be sure them little feet move when touched. It is really hard on me. I am afraid of losing a little buddy.