Tortoise urinated at start of hibernation

[tabsh]

Hi,

I put my Spur Thighed tortoise into hibernation a week ago, but I noticed that he urinated in his box. He was still a bit restless at the start of the week which is when I assumed he urinated. I have changed his box/bedding, but I am now worried he will get dehydrated. Is it still safe to hibernate him or does he need to be taken out?

Thanks in advance

 

[Tom]

Should be fine. Soak when you wake him in spring. More here:

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