What tortoise's need to hibernate and do not need to hibernate

I Think hermann and horsefields need to

Chris

And is there any other way apart from the "fridge" method

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Yes Hermann and Horsfield hibernate... most Med species do thought not the Tunisian.

The tropical species which is okay for a beginner which doesn't hibernate is the redfoot. There are others that don't but they may not be the best for a beginner like yourself.

Have you definitely decided on a tort now or are you still researching?

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Oh... you also asked about hibernation... there are other methods than the fridge... the boxed method in a cool place (with a pretty much constant temp not below freezing and not above 10degs) is a method a lot of people use.

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Ye, are redfoots got a pritty simular care sheet to horsfields and hermanns

and do you know any good caresheets for redfoots

Chris

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You don't HAVE to hibernate them, just cool them down and watch that you do not feed them too much.

I did not hibernate my torts for 4 years and there are no ill effects

Redfoots are different to keep than the Med species. Here's a good care sheet for you to look at:

Redfooted Tortoise Caresheet

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Clive did you notice any difference in their growth since you stopped hibernating... such as more pyramiding?

PM me if you prefer.

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ooo Clive got owned

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Think ill get a hermanns

Will a 5x3x1 (LXDXH) be ok for an adult ( will be in a outside enclosure in summer ) and could i house 2 females

Chris

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No but I only feed them occasionally. Don't get me wrong it is probably best to hibernate but I can see why this would put a new tort keeper off. I will hibernate next year as I am now more experienced and have more courage. Hibernation is essential if you want to breed to get the male sperm count up so I have been told !

they deffinately seem to be happier and well, more horny after a good long sleep!

hibernation sets up there immune system and breeding instincts a treat. i know people that ahve managed to breed a few times without hibernation but they have also got better reults and bigger healthier clutches of eggs AFTER a hibernation, even a short one of just a few weeks.

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