We went to the Reptile show in Columbia, SC this weekend and my daughter fell in love with a marginated tortoise. It's about 3 inches long and we think a female. Have had no trouble finding info on housing, feeding and other basics but we are totally lost as to hibernating. Do we have to hibernate her this year. If so, please give me basic directions. If not, then when will it be necessary to hibernate her? We live in the southern past of SC so when spring comes she'll get plenty of outside time.
Hope these aren't stupid questions. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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Help for a newbie
plauri
Nov 07, 2006 01:24 PM
Replies (2)
melgrj7
Nov 07, 2006 10:13 PM
Its never a good idea to hibernate a tortoise until you have had it for 1 year and are positive it is in good health. So, no, I wouldn't hibernate this year. Take the year to do some reading and prepare for next winter!
http://www.slowcoach.org.uk/care/hibernat/hibernat.html
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/hints.html
http://www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/safer.html
plauri
Nov 08, 2006 06:46 AM
Thanks for your advice. I will read up on this and be prepared for next year.
