| I cannot answer this question
properly here. Age, weight and the health of the tortoise all need consideration.
For a free information pack about hibernation, send a largish s.a.e. to
BM Tortoise, London WC1N 3XX or look at the website (see above link). This
is a complicated question. You can ring the Trust helpline to discuss any
worries in detail and further details may be found on their website, www.tortoisetrust.org. |
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| Yes (provided it is a species
that hibernates in the wild, i.e., is not a tropical tortoise) and it is
in good health. Juveniles should be hibernated where possible, as depriving
them of hibernation will result in accelerated growth and an increased risk
of developmental problems. It is essential that where juveniles are to be
hibernated, the conditions are entirely safe. Full details of how to hibernate
juvenile tortoises safely may be found on the Tortoise Trust website. |