Oh! Forgot to address the topic of hibernation/brumation. Like Sue, I don't hibernate my Chucks, and they live a long time and breed. Long before I ever knew this forum...maybe 12 years ago?...I went to Europe and left my Chucks in a basket under my bed for 2 1/2 months. When I came back, they were snoozing away. I don't know if they ever woke up or not, but they were totally healthy. I guess I was lucky. Ignorance is bliss. LOL

