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RE: Hibernating my Russian

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Posted by: bradtort at Sat Dec 17 16:29:24 2005  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by bradtort ]  
   

My own russians go into hibernation when the temps hit about 60. They've been down in a box in the basement for the last 3 weeks with temps of about 57-60F. I use several layers of newspaper above and below them, topped off with a couple layers of cardboard. I lightly moisten the newspaper every once in awhile.

Last year they were down about 90 days in this setup. The temps dropped down below 55F for awhile, but once they came back up to about 60, the torts wanted out.

I had in the past made an effort to keep them in an area that reached below 50, but that is no longer feasible. They seem just fine in the 50s, and last year produced more eggs than before.

I keep mine outdoors 24hours a day from about April to October.

For a long-term hibernation make sure the animal hasn't eaten in about 2 weeks and has had several soaks. For a 10-day trip he should be OK.


   

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