🐢 Tortoise Health · 2 min
Hibernation
Well planned and only for healthy animals.
Natural and important
Many European tortoises hibernate. It's part of their natural rhythm.
See the vet first
Only healthy animals may hibernate. Have your tortoise examined in autumn and plan the hibernation with your vet.
Cool and steady
The temperature must be low and steady, not freezing and not too warm. Check weight and temperature regularly.
In shortHibernation yes, but only after a vet check and well monitored.
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