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Old 18-11-2009, 07:19 PM
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i was told that when you check on your tortosie while hibernating they should open thier eyes and not be firmly shut?
is this right?
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Old 18-11-2009, 07:24 PM
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No!
When I check mine, I sometimes have to poke them to make sure the move as sometimes its scary when you cant see any movement. They should be asleep, not eyes open. This is after the first week, as sometimes it takes a while for them to really settle.
I have never heard of this in all my 30+ of hibernating tortoises.
I would suggest you find somewhere else to find information, than wherever you heard that.
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Old 18-11-2009, 07:25 PM
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so its not just me who thought this was mad to say
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Old 18-11-2009, 07:27 PM
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Someone is talking outta their arse

I agree with PurplePixie
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Old 18-11-2009, 07:30 PM
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It amazes me what a load of crud people talk these days

Again, what Purplepixie said
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