Sulcata Estavation?

[WandaItsyBitsy]

Is there such a thing as a Sulcata Tortoise estavating? If so, what does it mean?

 

[Laura]

i think that is when an animal hides out during the heat of the day. and sulcatas do that..

 

[J. Ellis]

Estivation or aestivation (from Latin aestas, summer), also known as "summer sleep", is a state of animal dormancy somewhat similar to hibernation. It takes place during times of heat and dryness, the hot dry season, which is often but not inevitably the summer months.

I don't believe Sulcatas do this.

 

[Laura]

they may not sleep for days.. but become diurnal... active early or laters to avoid the heat of the day.. but not sleep for days when its hot or dry...