Have you got any tips on when tortoises hibernate?

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My tortoise started to slow down end of november and became more lively in april she didnt fully hibernate as was first year i had her so vet said i didnt have to .
but usually the darker cold months anyway get the tortoise in the garden on the hot days they'll love it

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wake them up when its summer,
they like a tan

xxx

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unless you plan on breeding them, brumation is not required, mammals hibernate, reptiles brumate, 2months at 45 degrees Fahrenheit is adequate for mating

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My sister and her family received a tortoise when one came up to their house (they live in the country). He or she must have been someone's pet for it was very friendly. Around November, the tortoise began to slow down. My sister gave him an old wooden dog house with a sloped ramp (to get in). Inside she placed straw. Right before hibernation time, my sister used to feed the turtle small amounts frequently as they need the food to last through the hibernation or they can perish. When it was time, the turtle would go in, push the straw around and get comfy, then do a great deal of sleeping. At April the turtle would begin to slowly awaken. My sister would give small bits of food as accepted (not too much at first!).

It was also a great signal for us to watch out when the snakes were becoming active too! See? A turtle alarm clock!

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in the wild, they start to BRUMATE, reptiles don't hibernate, when the days get shorter and it gets colder. They wake up when it's warm enough out.

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if u got it in a viv or tank orsomink and have the right equipment u decide wen or if it hibernates . by raising and lowering the temp . if u want it to jus slowly over time lower the temp i dont know the correct temperatures but I'm sure if u ask a reptile special est at a local reptile store they can advise the best solution.

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When the daylight cycles get short, it getas cool and dry, and temps drop below a target level. Usually fall to spring.