TimeLord, when I kept my horsefieldi in a similar climate, I made darn sure they were "empty" of food...and it was easy because they had nothing left to eat at the end of the season. They seem to know to quit feeding, but might be tempted by a particularly attractive food. i.e. dandelion flower, hibisicus etc. I would keep them away from any food, soak them often for a couple weeks and put them into the hibernaculum in mid-November. Make sure it stays dry, cool and even temps. Protect from rodents...protect from gases/exhaust fumes etc. Think it out and it should go well. I would expect them to emerge from hibernation around March 1st or so...watch out for the "false Spring" common to your area in February, keep'em cool if you can. OK to inspect them, even to soak if they appear dehydrated. When they emerge, they will feed ravenously and usually start breeding behavior. Good luck, Vic H.

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