OK, my m8 has 1 of these and has asked me for my hibernating booklet, do the same conditons aply for a russian horsfield to a hermans?


i would liek any hibernaitng info avalible plz

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I think they are similar.

The Russian Tortoise
My Hermann Tortoises

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Not 100% the same!

Do not use the Jackson's Ratio for Horsefield's, as they appear heavier than they really are, due to their shape!

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but for hibernation? are the temps both 5oc and for the same amout of time?

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quote The Russian Tortoise Care Sheet

Hibernation

Hibernation is a much debated topic. In the wild Russian tortoises hibernate up to 9 months of the year. In captivity they appear to benefit from as little as 8 weeks in hibernation.

Before considering hibernation, its important that you are absolutely sure its in good health. Have it checked by a vet and be sure to check for parasites. If there are parasites, or the animal is too light.....then don't attempt hibernation. There are many that I have talked to that don't hibernate there animals and haven't observed any negative consequences. I did not hibernate mine for the first 5 years. Its really not worth the risk if you are unsure of what you are doing.

Currently I hibernate mine outdoors. I have a heated "house" .....actually a Rubbermaid deck box with a ceramic heat emitter hooked up to a thermostat to keep the temps between 40-45°F. This works well for me since the temperatures here rarely stay below freezing. My animals usually slow down on feeding in the fall. I find that in November they will start eating small twigs and dried oak leaves. I suspect this is to clean out their intestinal tracts. In December they start digging in. They typically come out of hibernation in March.

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Yes its exactly the same.

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