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RE: Hibernation?

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Posted by: Bill S. at Wed Nov 22 12:25:31 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Bill S. ]  
   

Let her do what she wants to do. If she wants to hibernate she will, even if you keep the cage warm. Not a good idea to disturb them once they go down since hibernation brings about a very slow metabolism and very little bodily functions, not just sleep. Tegus know what they're doing.

Once I see mine go down and stay doen I'll lower the cage temps to mid 70s and that's it. Keep fresh water available just in case she comes out for a look.

Bill


   

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