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Hi -- My EBT came out of hibernation last spring very late and looking pretty ragged. He had nasal discharge, lethargy & loss of appetite -- I thought I was going to lose him! Regardless, I soaked him regularly and offered him food. Then in the heat of the summer, he apparently buried himself for about 3-4 weeks (aestivating?) and recently re-appeared, looking great and eating like there's no tomorrow......!
Now I am wondering whether to bring him indoors this winter & skip hibernation, prepare him to hibernate indoors or let him hibernate naturally outdoors? He's still skinny but it's already september! What would you recommend? Thanks

One where are you located? In the south they go under later then in the north. I would make sure to get him to his/her normal weight and under great health. Just a quick answer late at night.