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LisaOKC
at Thu Dec 28 21:13:50 2006 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by LisaOKC ]
As far as dry soil, I don't know for sure.
All I do know is that we have been in somewhat of
a drought for about a year now. And, I've heard
that one problem that can cause problems during hibernation
can be dehydration. Especially in artificial situations.
So, since our soil has been drier than normal throughout
the past year, I will be checking the areas where I know
they tend to hibernate in the pen, and if I dig down and its
not feeling at least "damp" and we aren't expecting any rainfall
I'll probably water down the pen a little.
I have no idea if this is really necessary, but I feel better doing it. I would think that moisture in the soil would keep them from getting dehydrated, so since our soil has been drier than normal, I'm keeping a closer eye on it.
I soak them in water out of the hose. I don't want to warm them up, just offer them a soak in case they need it. And I usually don't do that till at least late January or February.
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RE: How often? - LisaOKC, Thu Dec 28 21:13:50 2006