خواب زمستانی لاک پشتهای زمینی

Hibernation :
At this stage I put them in a cardboard box containing shredded newspaper and put this into a thick-walled polystyrene box (of the type used for transporting tropical fish) with several small ventilation holes penetrating both boxes, and more shredded paper filling the space between the outer and inner boxes. This goes first into a cool room and finally into a frost-free, unheated utility room - garages and attics can get too cold. Check regularly that the babies are not trying to climb out - normally they will dig down to the bottom to hibernate. It is vital to monitor the temperature with a max/min thermometer. (The digital type with a probe is the most accurate, available from mail order companies such as Maplin Electronics). If the temperature falls below 1°C there is serious danger of the tortoise's tissues being frozen and equally if it gets to much over 10°C, the tortoise could become active and try to climb out, so you may need to move the box occasionally. Around 5°C is ideal.
NB Hibernation is an important part of your tortoise's natural cycle and should only be avoided if it is underweight or sick.
Husbandry through the year