Russian not eating after hibernation.

[ReddyFreddy]

I woke up my 16 year old Russian from hibernation on the 16th and after a few days at 50-60 degrees put him back in his enclosure on the 20th. I have been giving him short soaks daily and offering food but he has really only eaten 3 or 4 times if that and still seems sluggish. This is his first time hibernating so I didn't know if this is concerning or not.

 

[Lyn W]

I woke up my 16 year old Russian from hibernation on the 16th and after a few days at 50-60 degrees put him back in his enclosure on the 20th. I have been giving him short soaks daily and offering food but he has really only eaten 3 or 4 times if that and still seems sluggish. This is his first time hibernating so I didn't know if this is concerning or not.

Which corner of the world are you in?
Double check your temps to make sure he is warm enough.
If you post a picture of his enclosure members can see if there's anything that could be affecting him.
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[ReddyFreddy]

Hi Lyn, Im in Virginia, I went with a shorter stint in hibernation , around 9 weeks, since it was his first time. His cool side is around 70-74 depending on the time of day, prob high 60s at night, his hot side is 100 directly under the heat bulb. He has an acradia 12% uvb with two growlights for additional lighting

 

[Cathie G]

I have a little Russian. I've never hibernated him so I really don't know. But if you are trying to wake yours up, raise the temperature a bit on the cool side. I have never allowed my tortoise in the 15 years I've had him to be in temps under 75 °f.🤗

 

[Cathie G]

I have a little Russian. I've never hibernated him so I really don't know. But if you are trying to wake yours up, raise the temperature a bit on the cool side. I have never allowed my tortoise in the 15 years I've had him to be in temps under 75 °f.🤗

Also from your picture, maybe find a ceramic floor tile for food. One costs a dollar or so at Lowe's. YavonneG suggested that for me and it's a perfect food dish for a Russian tortoise. That way keeps their food from laying on and picking up substrate and it's easy for them to eat from.🤗

 

[ReddyFreddy]

Also from your picture, maybe find a ceramic floor tile for food. One costs a dollar or so at Lowe's. YavonneG suggested that for me and it's a perfect food dish for a Russian tortoise. That way keeps their food from laying on and picking up substrate and it's easy for them to eat from.🤗

Its actually a piece of stone with a little divot in the middle, It just got kind of buried. And I'll give a second lamp a shot, thanks!