How do you hibernate a tortoise?

Answer 1

Turtles often hibernate when the weather starts to get cold i.e around October to February.

All they will do is sleep and lay at the bottom you should make sure that the temperature is a few degrees higher than normal.

Answer 2

Tortoises do not hibernate like some other reptiles. Instead, they go through a period of reduced activity known as brumation. To simulate this, ensure your tortoise has a cooler, darker area in their enclosure where they can rest undisturbed, decrease their food intake, and provide less heat and light during this period. It's essential to monitor them closely during this time to ensure they stay healthy.

Answer 3

you hibernate your tortoise in a 3-7 degree place like a loft or a atic or this may sound cruel (trust me its not) in a mini fridge but in a box with holes. you gradually feed him/her less.

this is a list for how long they should hibernate for.

newborn hatchings-0 weeks

1 year old tortoise-3 weeks

2 year old tortoise-6 weeks

3 year old tortoise-10 weeks

4 year old tortoise-16 weeks

5 and older tortoise-22 weeks

if your tortoise does not wake from hibernation place him/her in a tub of shallow warm water (like you would usually bathe him/her.

good luck x